Blog and updates
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21 May 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – What is happening to consumer confidence in the UK? (May 2026)
UK consumer confidence slumps as inflation fears revive cost-of-living pressures
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18 May 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – How is climate change affecting the tea market? (May 2026)
Climate change leaves the tea market steeped in supply shortages and rising prices.
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16 May 2026
Quantitative Tightening
Quantitative Tightening (QT) is a contractionary monetary policy used by the Bank of England (BoE) to shrink its balance sheet and reduce the money supply, reversing Quantitative Easing (QE).
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16 May 2026
Policies to lower the Natural Rate of Unemployment
The Natural Rate of Unemployment (NRU) comprises frictional and structural unemployment at market equilibrium.
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16 May 2026
Policies to Improve UK Competitiveness
This revision short outlines key strategies to enhance UK global competitiveness, drawing a clear distinction between price-driven cost competitiveness and quality-driven non-price competitiveness.
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16 May 2026
Macro Effects of a Rising UK Tax Burden
The UK tax burden is projected to hit a post-war high of 38.5% of GDP by 2030, driven by fiscal drag, higher dividend taxes, and rising employer national insurance.
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15 May 2026
Economics Weekly Quiz | 15 May 2026
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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15 May 2026
Macro Effects of AI on the UK Economy
AI acts as a dual supply and demand shock for the UK. It shifts LRAS rightward via TFP growth and capital deepening, though structural unemployment and widening inequality remain significant risks....
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15 May 2026
Policies to Tackle Youth Unemployment
Demand-side policies create jobs through hiring subsidies and investment, reducing the cost for firms to recruit young workers. Supply-side measures enhance employability via vocational training,...
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15 May 2026
Macro Effects of a Higher UK Minimum Wage
A higher minimum wage boosts aggregate demand through increased disposable income for low-earners. However, it risks cost-push inflation as firms pass on higher labor costs. While it incentivises...
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15 May 2026
Five Key UK Supply-Side Policies in 2026
In 2026, UK supply-side policies include planning reforms for housing near rail hubs and upskilling 10 million workers in AI and green tech. The £7.3bn National Wealth Fund de-risks industrial...
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15 May 2026
Data Starter: Countries in debt to the IMF, 2026
Which countries are most in debt to the IMF?
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14 May 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why have BP’s profits been rising? (May 2026)
BP profits surge as oil prices spike and trading gains rise
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12 May 2026
Data Starter: UK Government health spending as a share of GDP, 1880 to 2024
How has the proportion of GDP spent on healthcare changed over time?
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11 May 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – How might reducing immigration affect growth in the UK? (May 2026)
Immigration cuts risk labour shortages, lower growth and weaker UK GDP
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8 May 2026
Economics Weekly Quiz | 08 May 2026
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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8 May 2026
Data Starter: Which countries consumed the most coal in 2024?
Where in the world are the biggest global coal consumers?
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7 May 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Is the recent reduction in government borrowing likely to last? (May 2026)
UK borrowing falls, but Middle East war threatens fiscal outlook
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5 May 2026
Data Starter: Global temperature change relative to the pre-industrial period, 1850-2025
What has been happening to the pace of change in global temperatures?
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