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The UK is expected to come out of recession, but it would be wise not to expect a reduction any time soon

"Was in the slow lane. Still in the slow lane. Will remain in the slow lane." The laconic words of Jonathan Prynn, the Standard's business editor, summarising (off the record but oh well) today's report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which forecasts that the UK will be…

UK’s growth will be least in G7 by 2025, OECD expects, as low business investment and multiple pressures bear down

The OECD raised its global economic growth forecast for 2024 on Thursday, driven by strong performances in the United States and emerging countries while Europe lags behind.

Paris-based organisation predicts global economy to expand by 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025.

Services inflation, the Chinese economy and household consumption are sources of uncertainty hanging over the OECD's economic growth forecasts for Australia.

OECD upgrades global growth forecast due to strong US performance, projecting 3.4% growth in 2021 and 4.0% in 2022. Risks remain despite positive outlook.

The OECD also predicted the UK would see the weakest growth across the G7 group of major economies next year

UK constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortages but thinktank offers optimistic outlook for global economy

Levy on oil and gas majors in richest countries would help worst-affected nations tackle climate crisis, says report

While Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, the French medical profession is now dealing with a series of #MeToo allegations in hospitals, including one leading female specialist levelling accusations against a renowned male colleague. Also it may be 2024 but a full-time working…