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14 Jan 2025
The AI Revolution: Will the UK Lead or Lag?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another technological advancement—it’s the engine powering the next industrial revolution. According to the UK’s recently published AI Opportunities Action...
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14 Jan 2025
Data Starter: Starbucks price inflation 2014-2024
How much have prices in Starbucks increased between 2014 and 2024?
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13 Jan 2025
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.
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11 Jan 2025
Dynamic Pricing vs. Fair Access: The Battle for Live Event Tickets
In a significant move to protect fans and ensure fair access to live events, the UK government has announced plans to cap ticket resale prices and scrutinize dynamic pricing practices. This...
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11 Jan 2025
UK Unemployment 2025: What’s Next? | UK Economy Update
Welcome to another episode of the UK Economy Update series. In this video, we explore the latest trends and projections for UK unemployment as of January 2025. With forecasts indicating a potential...
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10 Jan 2025
Why Does the USA Only Export 10% of Its GDP?
Welcome to the Economics Mastery Series, brought to you by tutor2u! Why does the USA, one of the largest economies in the world, export only 10% of its GDP? We’ll dive deep into the unique factors...
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10 Jan 2025
Data Starter: Self-reported life satisfaction v real GDP per capita
How well correlated are life satisfaction and GDP per capita?
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10 Jan 2025
Economics Weekly Quiz | 10 January 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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9 Jan 2025
Rolling with the Punches: Greggs' Response to Inflation and Consumer Confidence
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, has become a lightning rod for economic debates as it raises the price of its iconic sausage roll by 5p to £1.30. This modest increase has sparked consumer...
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9 Jan 2025
What Are Government Bonds? - Economics Mastery Series
Welcome to the 2025 Economics Mastery Series, brought to you by tutor2u! In this video, Geoff Riley delves into one of the most important topics in A-Level and IB Economics—government bonds. Geoff...
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9 Jan 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – why did house prices rise in 2024? (Jan 2025)
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.
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8 Jan 2025
Bus Cuts, Big Costs: The Economics of Neglecting Public Transport
Bus services have long been the unsung heroes of local economies, quietly ferrying millions to work, education, and community life. Yet, in England’s most deprived areas, bus services have been...
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7 Jan 2025
Britain’s Borrowing Crunch: Highest Bond Yields Since 1998
Britain’s long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels since 1998, posing a significant challenge to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she seeks to fund public projects. The 30-year gilt...
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7 Jan 2025
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?
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6 Jan 2025
Pressure Cooker Economics: UK Firms Face Higher Costs and a Slumping Economy
In the face of rising costs and increasing taxes, more than half of UK businesses are bracing for a price hike in the coming months. A New Year survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)...
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6 Jan 2025
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.
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3 Jan 2025
Economics Weekly Quiz | 06 January 2025
Happy New Year to all Economics quizzers! Here's the first weekly economics news quiz of 2025. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from over the Christmas...
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2 Jan 2025
Supporting Economics Teachers and Students This Term
As the new term begins, we want to send our warmest best wishes from everyone in the Economics Team at tutor2u. We know how busy this time of year can be, and we are here to support you and your...
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2 Jan 2025
How Lidl’s £1bn Christmas Tells the Story of the UK’s Changing Shopping Habits
Lidl’s milestone £1bn sales in the four weeks leading up to Christmas reflects more than a strong festive season; it’s a window into how UK households are navigating economic pressures. As...
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1 Jan 2025
Understanding Data Poverty: Closing the UK's Digital Divide
Data poverty refers to the inability to afford sufficient mobile or broadband data to meet essential needs. It is a significant aspect of the digital divide, excluding individuals from education,...
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