Biz Quiz -27.06.25

Illustrated in the latest inflation data, what was the rate of increase in the price of chocolate in the twelve months to May 2025?

• 3.40%

• 4.40%

• 17.70%

The Co-op suffered a cyber attack in May, causing shortages of stock. What is the retailer offering its members as a result of the disruption? To qualify for the discount, members must spend over £40. The one-off offer only runs until 25 June.

• Increased profit share

• £10 discount

• Price match with Aldi and Lidl

Which budget retailer has this week announced plans to downsize putting over 1,000 jobs at risk?

• Lidl

• Poundland

• Primark

Nippon Steel has agreed to takeover US Steel. How much is the Japanese firm paying for the beleaguered American company?

• $14.9bn

• $11bn

• £11bn

Amazon, the second-largest employer in the US, has advised staff the AI technology is likely to lead to a reduction in the company's workforce in coming years. Which firm is currently the largest employer in the US?

• Walmart

• McDonalds

• Apple

Sainsbury's and Morrisons have been warned by the government to stop advertising which types of products?

• Sweets and other high-sugar foods

• Tobacco

• Weight-loss products

The high speed railway (HS2) has been delayed further and is not expected to be completed by the 2033 target. Which two cities is the HS2 route expected to link?

• A. London and Birmingham

• B. London and Leeds

• C. London and Manchester

The FSA has warned UK consumers about potential health risks associated with Jolly Rancher sweets. Which company owns the Jolly Rancher brand?

• Mondelez

• Nestle

• Hershey

The competition watchdog has said that Google may have to make changes to its search services in the UK to ensure greater competition.

What % of internet searches does Google account for?

• 60%

• 90%

• 80%

• 70%

Amazon has announced it will invest £40bn in the UK over the next 3 years, opening another 4 fulfillment centres. This will make Amazon one of the largest employers in the UK with over 80,000 staff. But who is the UK's largest private employer?

• Royal Mail

• HSBC

• Tesco

• Compass Group