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OECD’s Gurría welcomes UK government climate change map22-Oct-2009 Widespread drought, falling agricultural production and rising sea levels are just some of the devastating effects of climate change graphically illustrated in a new map produced by UK government’s Meteorological Office. |
OECD-UK Conference on Innovation for Economic Growth and Sustainabilityfrom 12-Nov-2009 to 13-Nov-2009 Sustainability and Green Growth are high on the political agenda in the run up to the UN Conference on Climate Change in December 2009. But it is businesses which face some of the greatest challenges, and perhaps opportunities, from the move towards a green economy. How can firms incorporate sustainability into their strategies, and what effect will this have on their performance? Will this effect vary between sectors? Can governments effectively create demand for innovation and sustainable demand through regulation and public procurement? |
Employment Outlook 2009 Country Notes: United Kingdompdf,447Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Sep-2009 The OECD Employment Outlook 2009 indicates that the early stages of the economic recovery are likely to be too muted to result in strong job creation. As a result, the UK unemployment rate, which reached 7.8% in the 2nd quarter of 2009, is expected to continue to rise and remain high through 2010. Related documents: |
Education at a Glance 2009 - Summary of key findings: United Kingdompdf,169Kb,English | View long abstract 08-Sep-2009 This 2009 edition of Education at a Glance includes first results from TALIS, a survey on teacher practices, new analysis of the social benefits of education, new information on long-term unemployment and involuntary part-time work among young adults, and new data on the benefits of education. Related documents: |
Recovery arriving quicker than expected but activity will remain weak, says OECD03-Sep-2009 Recovery from the global recession is likely to arrive earlier than had been expected a few months ago but the pace of activity will remain weak well into next year, according the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Watch the webcast of the press conference. |
Doing Better for Children: Highlights for the United Kingdompdf,332Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Sep-2009 High public spending on child welfare and education in the UK is failing to produce results in many key areas. To give every child the chance of a better future, the government should continue to spend more on younger children and target spending on older children more effectively... Related documents: |
Liechtenstein and UK agree package of measures to improve tax compliance11-Aug-2009 The OECD welcomes the announcement today of a package of measures between Liechtenstein and the United Kingdom intended to ensure effective exchange of information for tax purposes between the two countries and to address the important issue of undeclared funds in a cooperative way. |
