When George Osborne became chancellor in 2010, he didn't only want to fix the hole in the public finances he wanted to also balance out the economy. But what has he actually achieved?
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Secrets Of The Shops
9 tricks that shops use to get you to spend more. Convincing shoppers to part with more cash can be as simple as putting the price in red or tucking everyday items at the back of stores. Read through the article and see how many you have fallen for!
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Luxury In Recession
Brilliant resource for Year 11 students looking at the AS Plc. pre-release as the BBC takes a look around at all the luxury cars that are being put on show at the Geneva motor show. Can these companies continue survive selling luxury model cars in such a harsh economic climate?
Monday, 4 March 2013
Best Job In The World
Tourism Australia is reviving one of its most successful PR and advertising strategies - the "Best Job In The World" competition. The tourist board is now building on the initiative with a new campaign based on offering six very alluring jobs paid in the region of £67,000 each for six months. All to aim to encourage the younger tourist to travel to Australia and work & promote their visit to others.
10 Steps To Kick-start The UK Economy
A very interesting article written by the guardians Mark Serwotka who offers a 10-point plan to boost the economy in the public interest, in place of the government's failing approach. Have a read and at the end you can vote to see if you agree.
Harlem Shake & Fired
Up to 15 miners have been fired for performing the dance craze 'harlem shake' underground in an Australian gold mine, according to reports. The stunt breached "core values of safety, integrity and excellence". Have the firm acted correctly here or is this unfair dismissal?
How Prices Changed Over 30 Years
The price of a pint has jumped from 73p to £3.18 in a survey that highlights the falling value of money. Check out how other prices have faired over the past 30 years and how purchasing power has been crushed by the spiralling costs of everyday living.
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