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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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22 Oct 2024
HSBC's Big Split: A Bold Move to Tackle Global Tensions and Boost Profits
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, is undergoing a major restructuring as it grapples with increasing geopolitical tensions and economic pressures. In a bold move, the bank will split its...
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22 Oct 2024
Data Starter: USA spending per person on food
Per person spending on food at home and food in restaurants & cafes in the USA, 1953-2022
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21 Oct 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – UK economy returns to growth (Oct 2024)
Good news about economic growth - the economy grew 0.2% in August after two flat months.
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20 Oct 2024
Key Terms in the EdExcel Economics Papers for 2023
Here is a summary of key terms used in the mark schemes for Edexcel economics in 2023.
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18 Oct 2024
Key Terms in the EdExcel Economics Papers for 2024
We have put together a glossary of the key economics terms used in EdExcel Papers 1 to 3 for June 2024. As part of revision, it is a great idea to check through them and consider if you are...
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18 Oct 2024
Economics Weekly Quiz | 18 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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17 Oct 2024
Powering Up: Tesco’s Bold Solar Move and the Corporate Shift to Renewable Energy
In an ambitious leap toward renewable energy, Tesco, one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains, has signed a deal to source two-thirds of the electricity generated by the upcoming Cleve Hill solar...
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17 Oct 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – the government plans to improve workers’ rights (Oct 2024)
The government is planning to upgrade workers’ rights, but businesses are concerned about how their costs may rise.
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17 Oct 2024
Bank of England Eyes Interest Cuts as Inflation Hits Three-Year Low
In a twist for the UK economy, inflation has dipped to a surprising 1.7% in the year to September, the lowest in over three years and below the Bank of England's (BoE) 2% target. This unexpected...
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15 Oct 2024
Data Starter: World Economy in 2022
Which countries contributed the most to world GDP in 2022?
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