OECD News and Economic Policy Updates

  • Dan Blystone
  • 22 hours ago
UK backs African partners to strengthen critical minerals governance
Governments are facing growing pressure to ensure natural resource wealth supports development rather than conflict. The UK says it is expanding work with African partners and international ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 15.07.2026
UK productivity, fiscal reforms seen as key to sustaining long-term growth
After absorbing a series of major economic shocks, the UK is facing slower near-term growth and renewed pressure on prices as policymakers pursue a broader reform agenda. A new OECD assessment ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 10.07.2026
UK tax risks persist as U.S. pillar 2 opt-out cuts top-up revenue
Britain’s first filings under the global pillar 2 tax regime are arriving as lawmakers warn that multinational profit shifting still threatens the UK tax base. A new parliamentary report says ...