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11 Nov 2024
Larry Elliott bids goodbye at the Guardian
A really interesting piece in today's Guardian, marking the end of Larry Elliott's 28 year tenure as Economics editor. It provides a broad sweep of the economic history of the period, and the...
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11 Nov 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – why have university tuition fees been increased? (Nov 2024)
UK students will face higher costs for university next year as tuition fees increase to £9,535, breaking a fee freeze that’s held since 2017.
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10 Nov 2024
Tax Turmoil for Hospitality: Will National Insurance Hikes Lead to Closures and Job Losses?
The pub and restaurant industry is sounding the alarm. Over 200 leading figures in hospitality have warned that recent increases in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will disproportionately...
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8 Nov 2024
The AI Revolution and the UK Job Market: Displacement or Transformation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the verge of changing how we live, work, and interact, especially in the labour market. Tony Blair’s Institute for Global Change has shed light on the expected...
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8 Nov 2024
Data Starter: Recorded Natural Disasters
Has there been an increase in natural disasters in the world?
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8 Nov 2024
Economics Weekly Quiz | 08 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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7 Nov 2024
Bank of England's Rate Dilemma: Why Lower Interest Rates Won’t Drop Fast
The Bank of England’s latest interest rate cut from 5% to 4.75% was a move anticipated by economists and financial markets alike. While a lower rate is generally welcome for those with debts, there...
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7 Nov 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – how will the Budget’s fiscal changes affect the economy? (Nov 2024)
On 30th October 2024, the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered her first budget, but how might it affect the macroeconomy?
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6 Nov 2024
Protectionism’s Price: Trump’s Tariffs and the UK Economy
In a world increasingly shaped by the push and pull of global trade policies, the potential re-imposition of steep tariffs by Donald Trump, when he returns to the White House, offers a striking...
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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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