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16 Aug 2024
Can Labour's Modern Supply-Side Economics Revive Britain's Economy?
Here is a pitch perfect article for returning students as a new school year arrives. The UK is at an economic crossroads, with a new Labour government grappling with how to kickstart a sluggish...
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15 Aug 2024
Edexcel Economics 2024 Grade Boundaries
Here are the 2024 grade boundaries for Edexcel Econ (A) compared with 2023 and 2023 and the notional / illustrative grade boundaries by paper (raw marks = unscaled). These are purely illustrative,...
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15 Aug 2024
AQA Economics 2024 Grade Boundaries
Here are the AQA Economics 2024 grade boundaries (in total + by paper)
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15 Aug 2024
Unlocking the Greenbelt: A New Era for Affordable Housing?
The housing crisis in the UK has been a simmering issue for years, but now it appears the new Labour government is taking a bold step toward addressing it. Their plan? To unlock the potential of...
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14 Aug 2024
Storms, Inflation, and Insurance: Economic Pressures Behind Surging Home Premiums
Is there no end to the surge in insurance costs for millions of households in the UK? Between May and June, the average home insurance policy in the UK hit a record high of £396, marking a 19%...
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13 Aug 2024
Starbucks Stirs the Pot with New CEO Amid Activist Investor Pressure
In a surprising turn of events, Starbucks has appointed Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chief executive officer. This move comes as the coffee behemoth grapples...
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13 Aug 2024
Economics of Obesity: Can Food Taxes Create a Healthier Society?
As the obesity crisis in Britain intensifies, so too does the debate around how to tackle it. With obesity costing the UK an estimated £98 billion annually and placing a significant burden on the...
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12 Aug 2024
Australia's Green Hydrogen Dream: A Path to Global Comparative Advantage?
Australia’s vast natural resources have long positioned it as a global mining giant, but could the nation’s future prosperity lie in something far less tangible? Green hydrogen—hailed as the fuel...
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12 Aug 2024
CEO Pay: FTSE 100 Executives Earn 120 Times More Than Average UK Worker
In a world where economic inequality is increasingly under the microscope, the latest figures on FTSE 100 CEO pay have reignited debates over executive compensation. New data from the High Pay...
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11 Aug 2024
The Carbon Dilemma: Unpacking the Economics Behind Drax Power Station
The Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire is currently at the centre of a heated debate over the true environmental and economic costs of biomass energy. As Britain's single largest carbon emitter...
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11 Aug 2024
Profits Over People: The Economic Impact of Monopolies and Exploitation
The recent surge in UK prices has sparked significant debate over the justification for these increases, particularly in the context of large corporations wielding power to influence markets and...
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10 Aug 2024
Financial Economics - The Unwinding of the Yen Carry Trade: A Global Market Wake-Up Call
Financial markets can be unpredictable, and their volatility often reflects a combination of visible events, like economic slowdowns or geopolitical conflicts, and more obscure financial...
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9 Aug 2024
Circular Economy - How the Royal Mint is Turning E-Waste into Treasure
In a blend of innovation and tradition, the Royal Mint, renowned for producing the UK's coins for over a millennium, has embarked on a groundbreaking venture: extracting gold from electronic waste...
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8 Aug 2024
UK Pension Overhaul: Will a Canadian Model Boost Your Retirement Savings?
The UK's pension landscape is on the brink of a significant transformation with the proposed introduction of a traffic-light rating system for workplace pension schemes. This innovative approach...
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6 Aug 2024
Raw Deal: Major UK Water Firms Penalised £168m Over Sewage Spills
In an unprecedented move, water companies Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Northumbrian Water face hefty fines totalling £168 million for their role in numerous sewage spills across England. The...
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6 Aug 2024
Breaking the Search Engine Stronghold: US Federal Judge Rules Against Google
In a landmark ruling, a US federal judge has declared that Google violated antitrust laws, marking a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of Big Tech companies. Judge Amit Mehta found that...
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5 Aug 2024
Fast Food Frenzy: How Meal Deals are Changing the Game
Fast food giants are currently engaged in an aggressive battle to win over customers through enticing meal deals. The resurgence of these promotions is driven by several economic factors, including...
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5 Aug 2024
The Renaissance of English Wine: An Economic Perspective
Several news articles including this one from City AM have reflected recently that the English wine industry is experiencing an unexpected renaissance, with revenues soaring by 15% last year. This...
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4 Aug 2024
Fiscal Drag: The Stealth Tax Strategy Impacting Your Wallet
Fiscal drag occurs when tax thresholds are frozen, leading to increased taxable income without changing tax rates. This subtle mechanism results in higher tax revenues for the government as more...
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4 Aug 2024
Riding the Renewable Wave: The Economics of Solar and Wind Power
The greatest barrier to the global energy transition is cost. Despite international consensus on the need to reduce carbon emissions, fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas continue to dominate,...
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