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Economics and Business Teacher in South London. A level Examiner.

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Mr Economics @econgreenwood.com · Mar 13
My latest article "The role of three global economics institutions" is in volume 31 Issue 4 of Economics Today. economicsfactory.com/product-cate...
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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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July 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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www.theguardian.com/business/202... #economics #econ3
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
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July 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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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
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.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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BBC News - Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports, cutting trade deficit - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #economics #econ4
Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports, cutting trade deficit
American purchases of Canadian goods in April fell to the lowest level since 2021.
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June 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The world’s strongest currency is also super-competitive  - on.ft.com/4dMlACE via @FT #econ4 #economics
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June 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Debt is crushing the developing world - on.ft.com/4kDHqum 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
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June 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Solving externalities #econ1 #economics BBC News - Disposable vapes ban begins - but will teens quit? - BBC News
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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.
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June 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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BBC News - Treasury sells final NatWest shares 17 years after bailout - 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?
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May 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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The UK’s trade performance remains dire - on.ft.com/43sb2nq @ft4S #Economics #econ4
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
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May 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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BBC News - UK economy grew 0.7% in first three months of year
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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.
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May 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m... #economics #econ4 good links to Price Elasticity J Curve and Marshall Lerner for wider thinking and discussion.
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
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May 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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BBC News - UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks - BBC News
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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.
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May 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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UK and India strike trade deal after three years of talks - on.ft.com/3EQ2Cy0 via @FT #economics #econ4
UK and India strike trade deal after three years of talks
Negotiations were accelerated after Donald Trump imposed global tariffs last month
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May 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Octopus and Revolut signal UK mobile market disruption - on.ft.com/4m5vVgQ via @FT #econ3 #economics good for contestable markets and price discrimination.
Octopus and Revolut signal UK mobile market disruption
Big brands are piling into the telecoms sector by piggybacking on incumbents’ networks
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May 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2025/05/unde...

Interesting data about studying A level Economics in the UK #economics
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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May 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #econ4 good #economics excellent synoptic article for revision
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.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Good for #econ4 #economics
April 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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BBC News - Trump had five tariff goals - has he achieved any of them? - BBC News
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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.
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April 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Britain’s unwanted fiscal fix www.ft.com/content/0fbc.... @ft4schools #econ4
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March 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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My latest article "The role of three global economics institutions" is in volume 31 Issue 4 of Economics Today. economicsfactory.com/product-cate...
March 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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How much does the UK spend on overseas aid – and where does the #econ4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">money go? buff.ly/4h61B1P #econ4 #economics
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
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February 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations - https://buff.ly/3DeorX3 via @FT4s #economics #econ4
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February 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Britain’s productivity puzzle is turning into a crisis - https://buff.ly/432N8jK via @ft4s #economics #econ2
Britain’s productivity puzzle is turning into a crisis
If the data can be believed, the UK economy is losing its economic dynamism
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February 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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US trade deficit with EU hits record high as Trump tariffs loom https://buff.ly/4b7daV3 #economics #econ4 good for trade imbalances.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Nice context about the impact of where tariffs will be felt in the USA.
https://buff.ly/42XxXIy #economics #econ4
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.
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February 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM