OECD warns Reeves higher taxes and spending restraint will limit consumer expenditure UK economy will grow faster than France, Germany and Italy but slower than US next year, report predicts The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025
Fresh blow for Reeves as Labour’s anti-migration policies blamed for sluggish UK growth Less than a week after her controversial Budget, Rachel Reeves has been warned that tax hikes and spending cuts will pile pressure on the UK economy in next two years The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
How are teachers in Europe using AI in the classroom and which country uses it the most? AI use among teachers varies widely across Europe, with some countries taking a more cautious approach. Most teachers use it mainly for preparation, and experts expect its use to grow, but caution that it must be used responsibly. Euronews · Dec 2, 2025
The Silent Coup: How Global Treaties Override U.S. Banking Laws Most Americans assume that U.S. banking laws are written and enforced solely by Congress and domestic regulators. In reality, international treaties and agreements often dictate... Saving Advice · Nov 30, 2025
How climate change is growing into one of the biggest threats to Spain’s ‘resilient’ economy Despite steady GDP growth, a new report warns Spain is among the European countries most 'exposed' to climate change. Euronews · Nov 28, 2025
Bitcoin Price Stays Above $91,000 as UK Faces 34-Day HMRC Crypto Tracking Deadline UK crypto investors must comply with HMRC's mandatory transaction reporting from January 2026. Platforms will report all trades, as Bitcoin remains above $91,000 during market recovery. International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025
Oil Could Drop Below $50 If Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Succeed, Goldman Sachs Says Oil prices may plunge below $50 per barrel if a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine lifts Western sanctions, triggering a gradual recovery in Russian oil supply and easing geopolitical risk premiums across energy markets, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025
40 Times T-Shirt Designs Had Such Hilarious English Phrases, The Designer Definitely Got “Lost In Translation” (New Pics) Sure, English can be a tough language to learn, and everyone makes dumb mistakes from time to time. That being said, some errors are so hilariously bad that they deserve some time in the spotlight. And if you’re a counterfeit goods seller, you might get roasted a bit. The ‘Poorly… Bored Panda · Nov 27, 2025
Turkey will host the next UN climate summit – here’s how it plans to use its moment in the spotlight In a break from tradition, the next major UN climate summit will be hosted by Turkey but chaired by a different country, Australia. This is the first split arrangement in three decades of these summits, known as “Cops”. The unusual deal, devised to avoid diplomatic tension, highlights new alliances to… The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025
Alcohol consumption: Who are the heaviest drinkers in the EU? Most EU countries drank less between 2013 and 2023, but Portugal, Spain and Romania bucked the trend, with per-capita alcohol use climbing by two litres or more. Euronews · Nov 26, 2025
Meanjin was closed – but new Australian literary journals are springing up around the country The recent, sudden closure of Meanjin has brought renewed attention to Australian journals: those hardy perennials that support Australian literature year in and year out. While the sector has been suffering for some time, new entrants in Adelaide’s Splinter and First Nations journal Sovereign Texts – and a resurrected Southerly… The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025
Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis? Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025
UK Border Stops £500m Fake Goods Influx — Guess Which Countries Are Leading the Charge? A UK report reveals a £500m haul of counterfeit goods from China, Hong Kong, and Turkey, with criminals shifting to high-value fakes that threaten consumers and brands alike. International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025
Are Australians really paying more for electricity than other countries? Australia’s electricity prices have gone up a long way over the past decade or so, but global energy trends have also pushed up bills in other countries The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025
Euronews · Nov 14, 2025 The share of minimum wage earners across Europe – from highest to lowest The share of workers earning the minimum wage differs sharply across Europe. The European Commission is calling for fair and adequate pay to guarantee a decent standard of living.
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025 Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnation A year after the 2023 census, changes were already taking place in New Zealand’s population that meant the data was in danger of being superseded.
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025 Labor’s news bargaining incentive looks a lot like a digital services tax. Will Trump notice? Tech giants could soon have a new multimillion-dollar motivator to negotiate deals with Australian media companies to pay for news, after details of Labor’s proposed news bargaining incentive were finally revealed this week.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 As Cop30 meets, climate is slipping down the boardroom agenda Letter: Sonia Falconieri fears the fight against the climate crisis is losing ground in among businesses. Plus letters from Pat Ready and Pete Lavender
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025 The path to responsible mining in northern Ontario starts with Indigenous consent Canada and Ontario are accelerating efforts to attract global investment and speed up approvals for new mining projects.
AAP · Nov 13, 2025 Global expat tells Australia to lift its economic game Regulation must be slashed and company tax rates lowered for the nation to boost low productivity growth, the Australian head of a global economic body warns.
The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025 Feel like you can’t get a job? You’re not alone — but here’s how to work around it You did everything they told you to do. You earned the credentials, spent hours on your resume and revised multiple cover letters. You worked side gigs, volunteered, learned new software and perfected your LinkedIn profile. Yet, you can’t get a callback for an interview.
The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025 View from The Hill: Ley’s in a no-win situation as warring Liberal tribes battle over net zero As Liberals prepare for Wednesday’s party meeting to discuss climate policy, one wouldn’t blame Sussan Ley if she were starting to wonder why she stood for leader in the first place.
Euronews · Nov 10, 2025 Nearly 10% of Europeans say they have no close friends: Where do people feel loneliest? A new OECD report reveals that 8% of respondents across 22 EU countries say they have no close friends, while 3% report having no close family members.
The Conversation · Nov 7, 2025 Own goal: why the Nationals’ retreat on net zero would be bad economics Australia’s National Party has ended its commitment to reaching net zero by 2050.
Euronews · Nov 3, 2025 Migration tide turns as rich countries see slowdown and shifting flows OECD nations saw a sharp drop in work-related migration after several years of rapid growth as rich nations scrambled to fill labour shortages.