Public sector net borrowing excluding public sector banks was £17.8 billion in December 2024, £10.1 billion more than in December 2023 and the highest December borrowing for four years.
➡️ https://t.co/7wMDarF2nu
As always a fantastic and essential read for curious economics students. Brilliant for gaining a deeper understanding of fiscal policy trade offs, QE, QT, and the importance of the financial markets #economics#alevel#gcse#teacheconomics#learneconomics
My Sunday Times piece: The latest rise in government borrowing costs is driven by America, but it is a reminder that the massive increase in government debt over the past 15 years comes at a cost:
The bond vigilantes are back — and that’s no bad thing
https://t.co/yZTy4LOcmf
Excellent podcast 🎧 episode for curious #gcse and #ALEVEL#economists from @TheNewsAgents. An interesting listen with an excellent book 📕 recommendation too. Enjoy 😊
https://t.co/4DO0mYhSam
Just finished Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism by Yanis Varoufakis—an eye-opening take on how Big Tech is reshaping the economy. 🤖💼 A fascinating read for anyone exploring the future of markets and power. #Economics#Technofeudalism#MustRead#teaching
@HH_World playing your battle card game with my daughter and we are confused! It says king Herod born 74 BC but died aged 69 how was he around to try and kill Jesus?! Have we missed something?!
Just finished Trading Game by Gary Stevenson—fantastic read! 📚 Packed with real-world insights on the circular flow, monetary policy, financial markets, & inequality. 🔄💰 A must-read for older students curious about how the City works (warning: lots of swearing!). #Economics
My Sunday Times piece: Consensus forecasts are for slightly stronger growth this year but above-target inflation. Labour would help its cause and the economy if it could rebuild relations with business:
Labour badly needs to rebuild trust with business
https://t.co/daeNsKeS3n
@CharlotteCymru Pob lwc 👍. Learning another language is so much fun and a very worthwhile intellectual pursuit. Everyone else is just jealous they don’t have your get up and go.
Visited The Basement Bakehouse for some incredible cinnamon buns! Poppy The Economics Dog couldn’t have any, but she loved the crisp morning walk. 🐾 Small businesses like this are the backbone of our economy. They make great case studies- What challenges do you think they face?
Business and econ students looking for a late New Year’s resolution should subscribe to the BBC’s Wake Up To Money 💰 podcast. Enjoyable and helpful listening for any student looking for exam success in 2025 #gcse#alevel#business#economics#students#teachers#wakeuptomoney