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England’s national curriculum is up for review – lessons from abroad show how it could work better for everyone

A review of the English school curriculum is currently underway. The review’s recently released interim report makes clear that the current education system is not working well for all young people – in particular those with special educational needs and from more deprived backgrounds.

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Government debt costs in richest nations at highest since 2007

Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report finds

The Guardian - UK

Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says cuts will save UK billions per year, but advocacy groups slam move as ‘immoral’.

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A Cross-Industry Outlook on Preparing for the Next Economic Dip

With the OECD projecting global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026, and trade policies continuing to shift unpredictably, businesses worldwide face a range of new challenges. From ongoing supply chain uncertainties to changes in consumer demand, leaders across industries are seeking strategies to stay competitive.

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Why international students could be a critical factor in bolstering Canada’s economic resilience

For decades, international students have contributed to Canada’s research enterprise, workforce development and economic growth.

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Millions Face £1,200 Benefit Cut as Rachel Reeves Pushes ‘Brutal’ Welfare Overhaul

Millions of disabled and long-term sick claimants could see their benefits slashed by as much as £1,200 a year as Rachel Reeves pushes ahead with major welfare cuts.

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Treasurer Chalmers promises ‘meaningful and substantial’ cost of living help in Tuesday’s budget

Next week’s budget will have cost-of-living assistance that will be meaningful and substantial but “responsible”, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said.

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Tariffs and growth slump a concern for banking leaders

Australia's economic growth forecasts have been downgraded due to Donald Trump's trade war, keeping its most important financial leaders on their toes.

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Wong urges ‘all parties’ to respect Gaza ceasefire – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU

Sick and disabled face being stripped of £1,200 a year each in welfare benefits as Reeves tries to balance Budget

As the OECD downgraded British growth forecasts, chancellor Rachel Reeves is still arguing over details of benefits cuts ahead of a major statement in the Commons

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 rises despite more predictions of faltering UK growth

London’s blue-chip index made gains as economists pared back forecasts for the UK amid Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Evening Standard

Warming Paris region faces €2.5bn bill from future drought crises

Severe drought episodes could cost Paris and its surrounding areas up to €2.5 billion in economic damage by the end of the century, a report published Monday by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) warned.

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Labour warned austerity plans are 'ramping up risk of recession'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is "ramping up the risk of recession" with plans to impose a new era of Labour austerity, the SNP have said ...

The National (Scotland)

OECD trims eurozone growth outlook as global trade tensions bite

The OECD has lowered its eurozone GDP growth forecast to 1.0% for 2025, down from 1.3% in December, citing weak investment and rising geopolitical risks. Global growth is also revised down to 3.1% as trade disruptions weigh on sentiment.

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OECD Lowers Global Growth Projections Over Tariffs, Uncertainty

Trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties are weighing on economic perspectives, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Monday as it lowered its projections for global growth in 2025.

The Independent UK

Fresh blow to Reeves as UK’s economic forecast slashed amid warnings over Trump’s trade war

The UK’s economic forecast has been downgraded, once again dashing the government’s hopes of reviving Britain’s spluttering economy

The Guardian - UK

Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD

Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs

The Independent UK

UK and global growth forecasts cut amid warnings over Trump’s trade war

The OECD warned that consumers would face much of the burden of the trade war as inflation is expected to be sent surging.

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UK growth forecasts cut as Donald Trump sparks trade war

The UK’s economic forecast has been slashed amid downgrades for the wider global outlook as experts warn over a hit to world growth and rising…

The Guardian - UK

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds

Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Malta and Slovenia as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts

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Despite recent increases, JobSeeker still leaves people below the poverty line. Here’s why that affects us all

Over the past two years, there has been some progress in improving the JobSeeker payment. But payment levels remain below the poverty line.

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Quantum technologies are changing our world – what does NZ need to be part of the next revolution?

As part of a major reform of the science sector, the government plans to set up a research organisation focused on emerging technologies, including quantum technologies.

The Guardian - UK

Five years on: Britons among hardest hit by Covid fallout

Life expectancy, homelessness and young people’s mental health were among the areas where Britain performed poorly despite spending more than other countries

Evening Standard

Fact check: Minister’s growth claim, NHS appointments and the size of the Army

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Al Jazeera

How did South Korea start producing more babies after long decline?

South Korea’s birth rate has risen for the first time in nine years. But the shift isn’t significant enough, say experts

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