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Reeves urged to raise taxes and cut public spending as UK growth to stall after Trump tariffs

Labour chancellor under pressure from the OECD ahead of upcoming spending review

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Papa Johns gets cheeky to power its comeback

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Fortune · Jun 3, 2025

OECD downgrades forecasts for UK growth as Trump tariffs hit world economy

Global growth is expected to fall below 3% for the first time since the pandemic

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Europe’s rising retirement ages: One country leads—which will follow?

Several countries have already implemented reforms to raise the retirement age. The OECD projects that by 2060, the average retirement age in the EU will approach 67, with several countries reaching 70 or more.

Euronews · May 26, 2025

Lack of funding threatens women-led peace initiatives, UN warns

Policymakers, civil society leaders, and international organisations met in the Belgian capital on Wednesday to reflect on the progress made by the Women, Peace, and Security agenda since its implementation 25 years ago and which challenges still need to be overcome.

Euronews · May 23, 2025

NZ Budget 2025: funding growth at the expense of pay equity for women could cost National in the long run

In 1936, when the National Party was created through a merger of the United and Reform parties, there was a recognition among the power brokers that attracting women’s votes was crucial.

The Conversation · May 22, 2025

Trump's Prescription Price Controls Would Lead to Fewer New Drugs

The executive order is likely unconstitutional, but if implemented as written, it would be detrimental to the American health care market.

Reason · May 22, 2025

OECD growth slows abruptly to 0.1% in the first three months of 2025

The overall GDP growth of the 38 countries of the OECD, providing more than 40% of the global economy, slowed down substantially in the first quarter of 2025.

Euronews · May 22, 2025

Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods?

EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues.

Euronews · May 20, 2025

Q&A on Trump’s prescription drug pricing executive order - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said his executive order on drug prices would lower some prices in half or more. But the details are scant.

Roll Call · May 16, 2025