The Latest Breaking News from OECD

Report reveals lack of investment in North of England compared with rest of the world

If the region were a country, it would be second-to-last in the OECD for underinvestment, according to IPPR North

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

North of England ‘would rank second worst for investment’ if OECD country

Thinktank says of advanced economies, only Greece would have lower public and private investment

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

North of England sees lowest investment of advanced economies – think tank

If the region were a country, it would be second-to-last in the OECD for underinvestment, according to IPPR North.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

China set for historic demographic turn, accelerated by COVID traumas

Living under China's stringent COVID-19 restrictions for the past three years had caused Zhang Qi enough stress and uncertainty to consider not having babies in the country.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

No-Lockdown Sweden Seemingly Tied for Lowest All-Causes Mortality in OECD Since COVID Arrived

Focusing on all-causes mortality, and not just on COVID mortality, helps account for various potential indirect effects of lockdowns.

Reason · Jan 10, 2023

Thinking of quitting smoking in 2023? Here’s what you need to know

Quitting smoking will top many people's New Year's Resolutions. But going cold turkey can be tricky, particularly during the festive season.

The New Daily · Dec 26, 2022

NZ report card 2022: some foreign bragging rights but room for improvement at home

It’s that time of year when school and university students eagerly (or nervously) await their end-of-year results – but also an opportunity to see where the country in general might have passed or failed.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2022

‘My balance is on zero’: young Europeans on their first experience of inflation

High rents, low pay and spiralling food costs have left younger workers struggling to make ends meet and worried about the future

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

UK tax revenues jumped by £85bn as Covid reliefs phased out – OECD

Total revenue from taxes across the UK rebounded to £775.6 billion over the year to March 2022, the body said.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022