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21 Mar 2025
Economics Weekly Quiz | 21 March 2025
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 2025
Has Brexit Damaged the UK Economy? | A-Level & IB Economics
Nearly eight years since the 2016 Brexit Referendum, Geoff explores some of the economic effects and argues that, whilst there are some upsides to Brexit, overall it is linked to weaker...
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20 Mar 2025
UK Labour Market Challenges 2025: Unemployment, AI, and Wage Pressures Explained!
The UK labour market is facing major challenges in 2025. With rising economic inactivity, skills shortages, youth unemployment, and AI disrupting jobs, how will businesses and workers adapt? In...
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20 Mar 2025
Why is UK Labour Productivity Falling Behind?
In this video, we’ll dive deep into one of the most critical economic indicators shaping the UK economy: labour productivity. We’ll explore what labour productivity means, why it’s essential for...
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20 Mar 2025
Why Is UK Economic Growth So Slow? Key Challenges & Solutions Explained!
The UK economy is facing sluggish growth, and economists are asking: Why?
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20 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – can Virgin trains compete with Eurostar? (Mar 2025)
Virgin Group’s plan to enter the cross-Channel rail market highlights the growing contestability of the sector.
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18 Mar 2025
CPI Basket 2025: What’s In, What’s Out & Why It Matters!
How does the UK’s inflation measure change over time? Every year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket of goods and services is updated to reflect shifts in consumer spending habits. In 2025, 23...
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18 Mar 2025
Data Starter: Number of people living in urban areas, world.
How rapidly has the world population urbanised since 1960?
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17 Mar 2025
Free 2025 Knowledge Organisers for A-Level Economics (AQA & Edexcel)
These free knowledge organisers are an ideal resource to provide to your new Year 12 and Year 13 Economists. Each digital organiser pack contains a printable sets knowledge-based information sheets...
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17 Mar 2025
Will the 2025 UK Minimum Wage Hike Cost Jobs?
The UK's national minimum wage is set to rise to £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over from April 2025. But what does this mean for the UK economy, businesses, and the job market? Will this...
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17 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – can the GDP measures be adjusted to make them more accurate? (Mar 2025)
The UN has approved changes to how economies are measured, adding wind, waves, and data as economic assets.
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15 Mar 2025
UK Economy 2025: Essential Stats for Exam Success!
Are you ready to ace your 2025 economics exams? 📈 In this video, we're diving into the key UK economic stats you NEED to know for your micro and macroeconomic analysis! From economic growth...
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14 Mar 2025
Data Starter: Share of population using the Internet 1990-2023
Where in the world do people use the internet the most and least?
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14 Mar 2025
Economics Weekly Quiz | 14 March 2025
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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13 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – how information failure can cause the return of measles (Mar 2025)
A measles outbreak in Texas has highlighted the dangers of misinformation and low vaccination rates which are threatening public welfare.
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11 Mar 2025
Data Starter: Average wages in OECD countries 2023 (in $s at PPP)
Which OECD countries had the highest average wages in 2023?
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10 Mar 2025
How Interest Rates Shape Currency Value: Exchange Rates Explained
Why do interest rates impact currency value? And how do central banks influence exchange rates? Whether you're studying for your A-Level, IB, or GCSE Economics exams, this video will break down the...
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10 Mar 2025
UK Tax Burden at a 70-Year High | Edexcel Economics Update
In 2023/24, the UK government raised £1.1 trillion in tax revenue—equivalent to 40% of the UK's GDP, the highest level since the 1980s! But what does this mean for the UK economy? And how can you...
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10 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – how might an increase in UK spending on defence affect the economy? (Mar 2025)
Britain’s defence industry is bracing for a major boost as the UK accelerates military spending, aiming for 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
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8 Mar 2025
The Yield Curve: What It Tells Us About the Economy
What does the yield curve tell us about the economy? Why do economists and investors obsess over it? And most importantly, why should you care as an economics student preparing for exams in 2025?
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