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Data Starter: Returns on major currencies vs US$ in 2024
In 2024 how did other major world currencies perform against the US$?
GSK is acquiring Massachusetts-based IDRx for up to $1.15 billion to enhance its oncology portfolio and address treatment gaps for rare gastrointestinal cancers.
Data Starter: World Economy in 2025
How large is the world economy projected to be in 2025?
In the News Teaching Activity – what are the economic problems caused by a regional skills gap? (Jan 2025)
The UK faces a growing "skills chasm" between its regions threatening to stifle economic growth nationwide.
Data Starter: Starbucks price inflation 2014-2024
How much have prices in Starbucks increased between 2014 and 2024?
In the News Teaching Activity – why has the pound been falling this year? (Jan 2025)
The British pound continued its decline into early 2025, slipping to $1.2342, its lowest level since April 2024.
Data Starter: Self-reported life satisfaction v real GDP per capita
How well correlated are life satisfaction and GDP per capita?
The average house price in the UK was £269,426 in December, representing an annual increase in house prices of nearly £12,000 in 2024.
Data Starter: Public spending on education as % of GDP in selected countries 1971-2023
What has been happening to public education spending in selected developing nations compared to high-income countries?
In the News Teaching Activity – what are the prospects for the UK economy in 2025? (Jan 2025)
The UK economy enters 2025 on uncertain footing, with businesses and consumers bracing for the effects of new fiscal policies and global economic headwinds.
Data Starter: Global production of fruit, vegetables & nuts 1961-2022
What has been happening to global production per capita for selected fruits, vegetables & nuts?
Data Starter: UK economic inactivity 1971-2024
How has the economic inactivity rate in the UK changed between 1971 and 2024?
In the News Teaching Activity – post-Brexit regulations reduce UK food exports (Dec 2024)
Post-Brexit non-tariff barriers have led to a sharp decline in British food exports to the EU, costing the UK economy an estimated £3 billion annually, according to a new report.
Data Starter: Income inequality in the UK 1961- 2023
According to the Gini coefficient, what has been happening to income inequality in the UK since 1961?
In the News Teaching Activity – how climate change is affecting food price inflation (Dec 2024)
Extreme weather events are putting upward pressure on food inflation, with coffee prices hitting near-record highs.
Festive Quiz! UK Economy and Business in the News (2024)
Here is a twelve question quiz covering the UK Economy and Business in the News during 2024. This year our theme is 'The 12 Jumpers of Christmas'! Click on the link below to download the quiz and...
The tutor2u A Level Economics Festive Quiz
The annual tutor2u Festive Quiz is here! This year our theme is 'The 12 Jumpers of Christmas'! Each Powerpoint quiz contains 12 multi-choice questions to use in class.
The tutor2u GCSE Economics Festive Quiz
The annual tutor2u Festive Quiz is here! This year our theme is 'The 12 Jumpers of Christmas'! Each Powerpoint quiz contains 12 multi-choice questions to use in class.
Data starter: World's top 30 good exporters 2023
Which countries & geographical regions exported the most goods in 2023?
In the News Teaching Activity – why Gen Z is paying for ‘forever games’ (Dec 2024)
Gen Z’s unique gaming preferences are transforming the industry, shifting the focus from one-time purchases to live-service models fuelled by in-game spending and community engagement.