Blog and updates
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13 Apr 2026
Why are petrol prices higher and will the price rise last? (Apr 2026)
Petrol prices surge on supply shock, squeezing consumers as outlook remains uncertain
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10 Apr 2026
AQA & Edexcel Economics A-Level Exam Question Topic Trackers
The new interactive versions of our A-Level Economics topic trackers can be found here: AQA A-Level Economics Edexcel A-Level Economics
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10 Apr 2026
Introducing the A-Level Economics Application Matrix
What is it? A free, interactive revision tool bringing real-world examples to your A-Level Economics studies - works on any device, no login required!
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29 Mar 2026
Navigating the 2026 Stagflation Trap - How Resilient is the UK Economy?
For A-Level economists, the current geopolitical climate is providing a masterclass in external supply-side shocks. As of April 2026, the escalation of conflict in the Middle East has plunged the...
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29 Mar 2026
AQA A-Level Economics | 9-Marker Analysis Videos
Here are some new short video walk-throughs of analysis diagrams that might be used in AQA Economics 9-Marker questions.
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27 Mar 2026
Economics Weekly Quiz | 27 March 2026
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
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27 Mar 2026
Data Starter: Interpersonal trust v GDP per capita
Do people have higher levels of trust in countries where GDP per capita is higher?
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26 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why are NCP car parks going out of business? (Mar 2026)
Falling demand and rising costs drive NCP into structural losses
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24 Mar 2026
Revolut and the Erosion of Barriers to Entry in Banking
The UK banking sector, once the archetypal oligopoly dominated by the "Big Four," has been violently disrupted. The primary catalyst? Revolut’s long-awaited acquisition of a full UK banking license...
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24 Mar 2026
CMA Introduces Price Caps for Vet Bills
The UK’s veterinary sector is facing its most significant overhaul in a generation. Following a rigorous 2.5-year investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today, March 24,...
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24 Mar 2026
Data Starter: Countries that earned the most from tourism in 2024
Which countries earned the most from tourism in 2024?
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23 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Could the UK economy tip into recession? (Mar 2026)
UK economy stalls as weak demand and falling consumption bite – the oil price shock could push the economy into recession.
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20 Mar 2026
Economics Weekly Quiz | 20 March 2026
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
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20 Mar 2026
Data Starter: UK public sector spending 2025-26
On what does the UK government spend the most?
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19 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why is VW cutting jobs? (Mar 2026)
VW cuts 50,000 jobs as tariffs, Chinese competition and weak demand squeeze profits
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19 Mar 2026
UK Fuel Market: Rocket and Feather Pricing: A Case Study in Market Failure
The current surge in global oil prices in March 2026 has reignited the "rocket and feather" debate in the UK, as Brent crude soared past $105 per barrel following military escalations and the...
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18 Mar 2026
The Rise of the "Gig" Economy: Flexibility or Fragility?
The UK labour market has undergone a structural transformation, with the Gig Economy now encompassing approximately 7.25 million people working via digital platforms at least once a week. While...
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17 Mar 2026
The Evolution of the Basket: What the CPI Tells Us About 2026
For A-level economists, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is more than just a headline inflation figure; it is a dynamic "snapshot" of British social history. Every year, the Office for National...
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17 Mar 2026
Efficiency Wage Theory
Efficiency wage theory suggests that firms may benefit from paying workers wages above the market equilibrium. Rather than simply increasing costs, higher wages can improve productivity,...
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17 Mar 2026
Data Starter: China’s biggest trading partners, 2025
Which countries did China trade the most with in 2025?
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