The Latest Breaking News from OECD

Private school on the public's dime

A provision now taking effect under the Big Beautiful Bill sends students to private schools at public expense

Salon · Jul 28

London vs the machines: three in four jobs are at risk to AI

Sadiq Khan needs to come up with an AI plan soon, writes Chris Blackhurst — or it’s time to brush up on those floristry skills...

Evening Standard · Jul 27

The countries that have gained the most tourists since 2019, revealed

North Africa and the Middle East dominate the list

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Labour should ditch triple-lock pensions promise, says OECD

Organisation’s experts say pledge puts pressure on UK public finances and ‘adds significant fiscal risks’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Rise in energy and petrol prices due to Iran war holding back UK economy, OECD warns

The economic body has urged the Government to accelerate its pro-growth agenda and tackle regional divides

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Energy inflation and regional divides weighing on UK living standards – OECD

The OECD said it was important to keep up the momentum with policy reforms for the pro-growth agenda to be successful.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

Will Thailand succeed in joining OECD?

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set a bold target of 2028 for Thailand to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

Training young people for jobs: insights from 9 African countries on what’s missing

Africa’s young population is often described as a demographic dividend: a potential economic advantage if young people can gain the skills and jobs needed to contribute productively. But for many young people, that promise is slipping away. They leave school or training and enter labour markets where formal jobs are…

The Conversation · Jul 13

Office urged to consider 'Golden Share' framework

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recommended the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) amend relevant legislation and introduce a Golden Share mechanism, granting the government the authority to veto decisions by state-owned enterprises that could affect national security, even if it no longer holds a majority stake.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12

The Mental Load Has a Price Tag: How Invisible Household Labor Affects Spending

Most people think of household expenses as groceries, utilities, and mortgage payments, but there’s another cost hiding in plain sight. The mental load—the invisible work of planning, remembering, scheduling, and managing a household—can quietly influence how families spend money every day.

Budget and the Bees · Jul 12