How does the UK Government manage risk?
I can explain what risks the UK Government faces and how it prepares for them.
How does the UK Government manage risk?
I can explain what risks the UK Government faces and how it prepares for them.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The UK Government uses risk management to prevent economic instability from cyber attacks and financial downturns.
- Public health planning, like Exercise Cygnus and cybersecurity laws, strengthen national risk management.
- Financial oversight, including FCA investigations, ensures businesses follow regulations and protects the economy.
- Emergency frameworks and international cooperation with organisations like the G20 help the UK manage risks.
- These strategies strengthen economic resilience, protect jobs and ensure long-term stability.
Keywords
Risk - the chance of something going wrong, leading to loss, harm or an unexpected negative outcome
Risk management - the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organisation's capital and earnings
Common misconception
Only financial risks affect the economy.
The Government must work hard to manage a large range of risks in every area of life, such as health and education, so that the economy remains stable and balanced.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
it helps to balance the Budget
fewer educational opportunities
with rights come responsibilities
it could make infrastructure weaker
Exit quiz
6 Questions
chance of something going wrong; an unexpected negative outcome
process of handling threats to an organisation's capital and earnings
ensures businesses follow regulations and protects the economy
investigate private investment companies
check how money is being spent
improve response to economic crime