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UK growth to slow next year after stronger-than-expected 2026, says OECD

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Ditch pension triple lock and consider scrapping some VAT exemptions, says OECD

Commuters walk along Vauxhall Bridge, London

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

People walk through the centre of London

UK economy to grow 0.9% this year but outlook cut for 2027 – OECD

Commuters battle with the wintry conditions on London Bridge. Storm Goretti continues to batter the UK with tens of thousands of Britons across the country facing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures

UK gets biggest cut to growth outlook this year among world’s major economies

Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid continued Budget questions

UK growth facing headwinds from tax hikes and spending cuts – OECD

Bank of England rate-setter says inflation not a ‘particularly British problem’

UK economy to be weighed on by government policy and tax moves, OECD says

UK child poverty rises higher than in any of the 38 OECD and EU countries - with...

Global trade to go digital as UK and 90 other countries agree paperless switch

Reeves warns there will be ‘difficult decisions’ if Labour wins election

Union boss says Tory claims on economy are ‘laughable’

Gap between average petrol and diesel tops 20p for the first time

More experienced teachers ‘more likely to work in affluent schools’ in England

Circuit-breaker would hit UK economy with Britain at ‘critical juncture’ – OECD

Global GDP rebound stronger than expected but world faces uncertain 2021 – OECD
The Paris-based think tank is predicting the UK economy will contract by 10.1% in 2020 before rebounding by 7.6% in 2021.
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Countries with smaller class sizes may find it ‘easier to socially distance’

UK’s record economic plunge beats OECD area contraction

Britain’s economy set for biggest blow from Covid-19, warns OECD

Privacy must be at the heart of Covid-19 contact tracing apps, governments told

Covid-19 could shrink world economy for first time since financial crisis

Robots probably aren’t coming for your job after all

Peter Rhodes: A very good day to bury bad news

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MPs unimpressed by govt's 'dismal' literacy record

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Oil prices rise as Opec cuts production

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New Star criticises OECD claims

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Keep interest rates steady, OECD urges
The OECD has warned governments to keep interest rates steady amid predictions the global economic environment will remain fragile for some time to come.
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World economies slowing down

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