The Guardian view on nurseries: some things are going right for under-fives
Editorial: England’s strong results in an early learning study are a Sure Start legacy that ministers must build on
September 2026
Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies
England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science
July 2026
Labour should ditch triple-lock pensions promise, says OECD
Organisation’s experts say pledge puts pressure on UK public finances and ‘adds significant fiscal risks’
June 2026
OECD predicts spate of recessions globally if Iran conflict drags into 2027
Rural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continues
April 2026
Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds
Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD
March 2026
Australian growth forecasts slashed as global economy faces inflation spike
OECD says the Middle East war will test the world’s resilience with Australia expected to suffer from higher rates and inflation
February 2026
The Guardian view on inclusive schools: ministers should recognise that class size matters
Editorial: Less crowded classrooms would make interacting with teachers easier, benefiting pupils including those with Send
January 2026
OECD calls on Australia to raise GST and increase affordable housing amid budget deficit
US will be exempt from global tax deal targeting profits of large multinationals
December 2025
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
November 2025
China and Saudi Arabia among nations receiving climate loans, analysis reveals
Investigation by Guardian and Carbon Brief finds just a fifth of funds to fight global heating went to poorest 44 countries
What exactly is climate finance? Who pays it? And who gets it?
Richer countries have agreed to give poorer nations hundreds of billions to cut emissions, but details can be hard to find
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
October 2025
Weapons maker Saab ‘directly linked’ to human rights breach after missile found in South Australian Indigenous area
Seascape: the state of our oceans
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows
September 2025
Grogonomics
Australia, along with other OECD countries, is mired in mediocrity – and the RBA seems intent on keeping us there
Greg Jericho
UK to suffer highest inflation in G7 this year, says OECD
