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5 Nov 2024
Data Starter: Government Borrowing and Debt
What has happened to government borrowing and National debt since1974 and how are they related?
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4 Nov 2024
Tuition Fee Hikes: What It Means for Students and the Future of Higher Education
For the first time in eight years, university tuition fees in England will rise from £9,250 to £9,535 starting next autumn. This modest increase might seem like a small adjustment, but it’s part of...
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4 Nov 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – IMF warns of damaging effects of a global trade war (Nov 2024)
The IMF is concerned that a global trade war would cause a significant 7% loss of global GDP.
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1 Nov 2024
Economics Weekly Quiz | 01 November 2024
Here's this week economics news quiz! The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the previous 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
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1 Nov 2024
Data Starter: Inheritance Tax in the UK since 1975
What share of estates are liable for paying IHT in the UK and how much revenue does IHT raise?
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31 Oct 2024
Vape Tax 2026: Can Higher Prices Deter Youth from Vaping?
The UK government has announced a new flat tax on vaping products, set to take effect in October 2026. This policy, part of the Labour government’s broader health initiatives, aims to discourage...
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31 Oct 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – How fears of peanut contamination may affect the spice products market (Oct 2024)
Fears of peanut contamination may cause a dip in consumer confidence in the spice products market.
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30 Oct 2024
A Fair Day’s Wage or a Financial Strain? Unpacking the UK’s Minimum Wage Hike
In April 2025, over three million UK workers will see a significant pay rise as the National Living Wage climbs from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour—a 6.7% increase. This change, while welcomed by many...
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29 Oct 2024
Rising Bus Fares and the Battle Over Public Spending: An Economic Analysis
As the government prepares for a new budget, bus fares are set to rise in England, with the cap increasing from £2 to £3. This change, affecting millions of bus riders, is more than just a fare...
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29 Oct 2024
Data Starter: Foreign aid given per capita vs. GDP per capita
Which countries gave the most foreign aid per capita relative to their income in 2022?
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28 Oct 2024
From High Costs to Late Parenthood: Unpacking the UK’s Record-Low Birth Rate
In recent years, birth rates in England and Wales have taken a nosedive, with the average number of children per woman falling to 1.44 in 2023—an all-time low. The number of births, down to just...
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28 Oct 2024
A-Level Economics Halloween Quiz 2024
Here are four free Halloween themed A-Level Economics quizzes that can be used in the run up to Halloween.
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28 Oct 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – How lower-than-expected inflation affects people (Oct 2024)
September’s CPI inflation rate fell to 1.7% which was lower than many economists had expected – who gains and who loses?
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28 Oct 2024
Carbon Giants: How Billionaire Emissions Fuel the Climate Crisis
As global temperatures creep ever closer to dangerous thresholds, a surprising and alarming culprit has come to light in the climate crisis: the ultra-wealthy. According to a recent report by...
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25 Oct 2024
Vape Ban: England Takes Aim at Disposable Culture to Save Environment and Public Health
England is set to ban the sale of disposable vapes in June 2025, a move that has sparked discussions not just about public health but also the environment and the economy. The government aims to...
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25 Oct 2024
Economics Weekly Quiz | 25 October 2024
Here's this week economics news quiz! The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the previous 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
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24 Oct 2024
Water Woes: Could Nonprofit Models Hold the Solution for England’s Failing Water Sector?
In England, the water industry is facing one of its biggest shakeups since privatisation in 1989, and public anger over environmental damage is fuelling the debate. The government is considering a...
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24 Oct 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – reducing the social costs of obesity (Oct 2024)
The National Food Strategy has been setting out plans for a healthier and more environmentally friendly food choices.
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23 Oct 2024
Too Many Choices, Too Few Customers: How Starbucks Plans to Simplify for Success
The world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, is facing a major wake-up call. With falling sales, particularly in key markets like the U.S. and China, the company’s new CEO, Brian Niccol, is brewing...
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