The Latest Breaking News from OECD

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Upcoming inflation data will be make or break for a Reserve Bank rate hike decision following stronger than expected jobs figures, economists say.

AAP · Jan 21

Making billionaires illegal by taxing their wealth wouldn’t even fund the government for a year, budget expert says

"What people don't realize," Penn Wharton Budget Model director Kent Smetters told Fortune, is there's "just not as much money there as people think."

Fortune · Jan 17

Countries Where People Sleep The Most, According To OECD Time Use Data

Discover where people sleep the most around the world, as 33 countries are ranked by average sleep time, revealing surprising differences in daily rest habits.

Bored Panda · Jan 9

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has finalized a deal exempting U.S. multinational corporations from paying more corporate taxes overseas

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Best Countries To Raise A Family, According To Unicef’s Child Wellbeing Index

Discover the best countries for families based on the UNICEF index: safest places for children, evaluating the cost of living and support for parents.

Bored Panda · Jan 5

Gender pension gap across Europe: How much less do women receive?

The gender pension gap in Europe is wider than the gender pay gap, exceeding 30% in several countries.

Euronews · Jan 5

Europe is training more doctors than ever - yet patients struggle to access one

Doctor shortages persist across Europe, driven by an ageing workforce and graduates avoiding general practice.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025

Doctor is on the line: Is teleconsultation becoming more prevalent in Europe?

Teleconsultations, which peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels across Europe. Experts explain why the share of teleconsultations varies so widely between countries.

Euronews · Dec 30, 2025

Pensions timebomb: why Europe’s social contract is becoming unsustainable

Ageing populations and falling birthrates have left ever fewer workers to support growing number of retirees

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

NZ report card 2025: how the country fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings

Standardised testing and regular progress assessment became key features of the education system this year, so why not apply those same principles to New Zealand as a whole?

The Conversation · Dec 28, 2025