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Matcha: World's thirst for the tea swallows global supplies Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

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Ofwat to be abolished as ministers look to create new water regulator Move follows intense criticism of utilities over sewage spills, shareholder payouts and ballooning debts

www.theguardian.com/business/202... #economics #econ3

RAC: Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees Britain's airports are charging up to £7 to briefly drop off passengers close to terminals.

BBC News - RAC: Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #econ1 #economics profit or helping the environment

Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports, cutting trade deficit American purchases of Canadian goods in April fell to the lowest level since 2021.

BBC News - Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports, cutting trade deficit - BBC News
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The world’s strongest currency is also super-competitive  - on.ft.com/4dMlACE via @FT #econ4 #economics

Debt is crushing the developing world There is an urgent need to rethink financial structures that are failing billions of people

Debt is crushing the developing world - on.ft.com/4kDHqum via @FT #econ4 #economics

Disposable vapes ban begins - but will teens quit? Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK.

Solving externalities #econ1 #economics BBC News - Disposable vapes ban begins - but will teens quit? - BBC News
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Treasury sells final NatWest shares 17 years after bailout The last shares have been sold from the RBS bailout during the financial crisis. But, with banks facing fresh risks today, has enough changed?

BBC News - Treasury sells final NatWest shares 17 years after bailout - BBC News
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The UK’s trade performance remains dire Deals struck recently with the US, EU and India will not make a significant difference to Britain’s parlous position

The UK’s trade performance remains dire - on.ft.com/43sb2nq @ft4S #Economics #econ4

UK economy grew 0.7% in first three months of year The UK's economy grew by 0.7% in the first three months of the year, according to the latest official figures.

BBC News - UK economy grew 0.7% in first three months of year
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#econ2 #economics

China exports beat expectations despite slump in trade with US April trade data comes the day before representatives from Washington and Beijing were set to meet to discuss Trump’s tariffs

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m... #economics #econ4 good links to Price Elasticity J Curve and Marshall Lerner for wider thinking and discussion.

UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.

BBC News - UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #economics #econ3

UK and India strike trade deal after three years of talks Negotiations were accelerated after Donald Trump imposed global tariffs last month

UK and India strike trade deal after three years of talks - on.ft.com/3EQ2Cy0 via @FT #economics #econ4

Octopus and Revolut signal UK mobile market disruption Big brands are piling into the telecoms sector by piggybacking on incumbents’ networks

Octopus and Revolut signal UK mobile market disruption - on.ft.com/4m5vVgQ via @FT #econ3 #economics good for contestable markets and price discrimination.

Understanding trends in the study of economics - FFT Education Datalab We look at trends over the last ten years at GCSE, A-Level and first degree level, focusing in on the school and pupil characteristics that are most – and least – associated with studying economics.

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Interesting data about studying A level Economics in the UK #economics

Trainer prices will rise due to tariffs, says Adidas Adidas says trade tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump will lead to price rises for US consumers.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #econ4 good #economics excellent synoptic article for revision

Good for #econ4 #economics

Trump had five tariff goals - has he achieved any of them? The president made a partial reversal this week - here's a look at where it leaves five of his key ambitions.

BBC News - Trump had five tariff goals - has he achieved any of them? - BBC News
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Excellent article in relation to changes to global trade. Good for #economics #econ4

Britain’s unwanted fiscal fix www.ft.com/content/0fbc.... @ft4schools #econ4

My latest article "The role of three global economics institutions" is in volume 31 Issue 4 of Economics Today. economicsfactory.com/product-cate...

How much does the UK spend on overseas aid – and where does the money go? With more spending going to defence, the latest budget cut will take Britain’s aid contribution to its lowest for a quarter of a century

How much does the UK spend on overseas aid – and where does the money go? buff.ly/4h61B1P #econ4 #economics

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations - https://buff.ly/3DeorX3 via @FT4s #economics #econ4

Britain’s productivity puzzle is turning into a crisis If the data can be believed, the UK economy is losing its economic dynamism

Britain’s productivity puzzle is turning into a crisis - https://buff.ly/432N8jK via @ft4s #economics #econ2

US trade deficit with EU hits record high as Trump tariffs loom https://buff.ly/4b7daV3 #economics #econ4 good for trade imbalances.

Donald Trump metal tariffs: Three US goods that could cost more Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.

Nice context about the impact of where tariffs will be felt in the USA.
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GM, Toyota, and Ford Are The New U.S. Automaker Leaders 🚘 What We're Showing The breakdown of the U.S. automaker market by brand in 2024. Market share is based on raw volume, not daily selling rate. Market share…

GM, Toyota, and Ford Are The New U.S. Automaker Leaders 🚘 https://buff.ly/3EHUrU4. #economics #econ3 nice graphic for teaching concentration ratio.

Britain is groaning under high taxes. We must avoid a ‘doom loop’ The burden is set to be higher this year than for decades and is one of the factors, though not the only one, afflicting GDP. Will weak growth mean more tax?

@dsmitheconomics excellent article. Nice link to the proportions associated with AD at the end of the article. https://buff.ly/3EAwePi #econ2 #econ4 #economics

Government plans to protect UK steel industry amid threat of tariffs US President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering America "without exceptions".

Excellent article about UK trade and looming tariffs. This considers what can be done by a government to help an industry. BBC News - Government plans to protect UK steel industry amid threat of tariffs - BBC News
https://buff.ly/4gJiX4t. #economics #econ4

The World's Largest Companies by Revenue 💵 What We’re Showing This graphic shows the top 35 largest companies globally by revenue, based on data from Fortune. Methodology For the rankings,…

The World's Largest Companies by Revenue 💵 - Voronoi https://buff.ly/40j54Fi #econ3 #economics