Current Events and Business

Question 1

True or false: Hyperinflation is a major concern for UK businesses in 2024.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Which company announced job cuts in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Netflix

Question 3

True or false: Global inflation helps UK retailers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which crisis disrupted shipping in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Conflict in the Middle East

Question 5

What concerns UK businesses after China's slowdown?

Accepted Answer

Lower demand for UK exports

Question 6

What effect does a weak pound have?

Accepted Answer

More expensive exports

Question 7

True or false: UEFA Euro 2024 boosts UK tourism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

How did interest rate increase affect businesses?

Accepted Answer

Higher loan repayment costs

Question 9

Which event influenced gold and oil prices?

Accepted Answer

The Rugby World Cup

Question 10

Why higher import taxes on electric cars?

Accepted Answer

To protect UK car manufacturers

Question 11

How has remote working affected businesses?

Accepted Answer

More reliance on digital services

Question 12

True or false: AI is changing how businesses operate.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Why are supermarkets affected by climate change?

Accepted Answer

Reduced availability of fresh produce

Question 14

Which industry faced chip shortages?

Accepted Answer

Automotive

Question 15

Which event raised oil prices?

Accepted Answer

Russia-Ukraine war

Question 16

Which country restricted UK exports?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 17

True or false: The UK signed trade agreements with Brazil in 2024.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Why are UK businesses worried about EU checks?

Accepted Answer

Higher costs and delays

Question 19

Which tech company faced antitrust lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

Apple

Question 20

Which industry benefits from renewable energy spending?

Accepted Answer

Solar and wind energy

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