Governments must deploy policy packages that take advantage of the synergies between labour, product and financial market reforms to escape the low-growth trap and ensure that benefits are broadly shared by the vast majority of citizens, according to the OECD’s annual Going for Growth report.

Living standards in China have greatly improved over the past few decades. Both sustained economic growth and an expansion of the social security system have contributed to a sharp reduction in the number of people in poverty.

The French economy is expanding, the labour market is recovering – albeit gradually - while productivity and the standard of living remain generally high, according to a new OECD report.

Luxembourg’s large foreign-born population is a pillar of the country’s prosperity: they have brought skills and knowledge to many sectors of the economy.

The personal tax system has a large influence on incentives to work, save and invest and hence growth. At the same time it is a key policy lever for income redistribution.

In 2016 the Polish government introduced a large new child benefit, called “Family 500+”, with the aim to increase fertility from a low level and reduce child poverty. The benefit is universal for the second and every further child and means-tested for the first child. It more than doubles fiscal support for families, making Poland one of the top spenders in the EU concerning cash transfers for families.

Policy choices made today can have important positive effects on future living standards, according to new long-term economic scenarios released by the OECD.

The paper examines the possible design and macroeconomic stabilisation properties of a euro area unemployment benefits re-insurance scheme using annual historical data from 2000 to 2016.

Greater use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can help Spain unlock governmental efficiencies and help prepare the country for future economic growth, according to a new study from the OECD.

This workshop served to discuss how benchmarking and measuring regulatory performance can help advance a regulatory policy at the sub-national level.

Chile has improved its regulatory policy in recent years, but could see benefits from further measures and a comprehensive effort to improve the way it prepares and issues new laws and regulations, according to a new OECD report.

Corporate Profits in Czech Republic increased to 323281 CZK Million in 2017 from 308944 CZK Million in 2016. Corporate Profits in Czech Republic averaged 197864.92 CZK Million from 1997 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 328392 CZK Million in 2015 and a record low of -2717.06 CZK Million in 1997. This page provides - Czech Republic Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Denmark increased to 282297 DKK Million in 2017 from 269838 DKK Million in 2016. Corporate Profits in Denmark averaged 169636.07 DKK Million from 1995 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 282297 DKK Million in 2017 and a record low of 45386 DKK Million in 1996. In Denmark, Corporate Profits represents the level of profit or loss in the business accounts sector covering construction and retail trade from 1994 at enterprise level (i.e. for legal units, such as corporations and sole traders) and at establishment (workplace) level from 1995. Manufacturing Industries were then included in the coverage from 1995, wholesale trade from 1998, and the remaining part of the service industries from 1999. This page provides - Denmark Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in the United Kingdom decreased to 113724 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 114104 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in the United Kingdom averaged 36869.28 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115312 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1024 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1955. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Germany increased to 179.67 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 174.78 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Germany averaged 136.82 EUR Billion from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 188.02 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 92.45 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Canada decreased to 88863 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 91041 CAD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Canada averaged 36040.09 CAD Million from 1988 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 97553 CAD Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of -758 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 1992. This page provides - Canada Corporate Profits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Australia decreased to 94066 AUD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 97430 AUD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Australia averaged 46897.81 AUD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 98032 AUD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 12032 AUD Million in the first quarter of 1995. In Australia, corporate profits refers to the net operating profit or loss before income tax and extraordinary items and is net of capital profits or losses arising from the sale of businesses' own capital goods and dividends received. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Japan increased to 18575.90 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17323.17 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Japan averaged 6562.86 JPY Billion from 1954 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26401.12 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 43.24 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 1954. Corporate profits in Japan refer to the level of ordinary profits reported by all incorporated businesses in Japan except for Finance and Insurance sector. Ordinary profits are calculated as operating profits plus non-operating revenues less non-operating expenses. This page provides - Japan Corporate Profits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in the United States increased to 1868.66 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2019 from 1857.53 USD Billion in the second quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in the United States averaged 494.46 USD Billion from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1873.90 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 14.67 USD Billion in the first quarter of 1951. Corporate profits represents the portion of the total income earned from current production that is accounted for by U.S. corporations. It is one of the most closely watched U.S. economic indicators, as it provides a summary measure of corporate financial health and thus serves as an essential indicator of economic performance. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in China increased to 781450 CNY Million in March from 410700 CNY Million in February of 2020. Corporate Profits in China averaged 1709740.30 CNY Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7518710 CNY Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 1617 CNY Million in February of 1998. In China, corporate profits refer to total profits of all state-owned industrial enterprises and non-state-owned industrial enterprises with the annual sales revenue above 5 million yuan. This page provides - China Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Poland increased to 169652.90 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 133466.20 PLN Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Poland averaged 65927.95 PLN Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 169652.90 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 8747 PLN Million in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides - Poland Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Russia increased to 1847.40 RUB Billion in February from 1238.70 RUB Billion in January of 2020. Corporate Profits in Russia averaged 5001.74 RUB Billion from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15758.40 RUB Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of -224 RUB Billion in January of 2015. Corporate Profits in Russia is balanced financial result (profit minus loss) of organizations, excluding small businesses, banks, insurance companies and budgetary institutions. Corporate Profits is cumulative value. This page provides - Russia Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Estonia decreased to 756224.20 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 from 816564.90 EUR Thousand in the second quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Estonia averaged 628363.47 EUR Thousand from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 923825.90 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 149443.20 EUR Thousand in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Estonia Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

PageGroup and Robert Walters cite Brexit, Sino-US trade war and Hong Kong protests

Some families of medics who die in service will receive higher payouts than others under current rules

‘Drastic revisit’ of outlook at French bank as dividend cuts and cancellations hit equities trading

UK lender is latest to warn coronavirus-induced economic disruption will hit its clients

FTSE 250 housebuilder also takes charge for fire safety review after Grenfell tragedy

World’s largest auto group enjoys earnings boost and increases dividend

Blume says industry faces supply constraints because of production ‘bottleneck’

The 39-year-old reality star's range will be restocking the Cotton Collection on Monday, March 23 as 20-percent of profits going to Baby2Baby's COVID-19 Emergency Response.

Schilling and Lyonne were joined by co-stars Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Jessica Pimental, Selenis Leyva, Dascha Polanco and Adrienne C. Moore for the special screening.

The 11-time Olympic Medalist appeared live on Good Day Philly to advertise his new show, What Would Ryan Lochte Do?, before his inability with words caused both anchors to fall over in laughter.

Joseph MacMillan from Glasgow was deemed fit to work while also suffering from diabetes, pancreatitis and heart problems as he suffered from cancer that left him needing his nose amputated.

Former couple Nick Cannon, 37, and Mariah Carey, 48, accompanied their six-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe to the Kids' Choice Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

For many celebrities, one outfit per red carpet is quite enough effort. But Winnie Harlow raised the bar for everyone when she swung by the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Sunday.

Lucas Vazquez has revealed his love of the Premier League, hinting that curiosity could get the better of him and see him leave Real Madrid for England, as Chelsea keep an eye on the winger.

The Veronicas, consisting of twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso, recently announced they would be releasing a new album after taking a hiatus from music.

The singer, 27, turned heads in four stunning ensembles as she arrived at Z100 Radio station in New York on Monday to promote her new film The Dead Don't Die.

The unravelling of a multi-million dollar drug ring run by Codie Peter Cowan (pictured) has revealed the thirst for drugs over public holiday weekends in some of Sydney's most affluent suburbs.

The company, which offers polling services and provides big groups like RBS with consumer data, said its US election polling for CBS News made it more visible in the US.

The Queen no longer uses fur in her outfits, having switched to fake fur this year, her senior dresser Angela Kelly has revealed. Buckingham Palace today confirmed the move to FEMAIL.

German retailer Lidl led the way for festive profits, with year-on-year sales growth of 10.3 per cent, while Aldi's sales went up by 5.9 per cent over the Christmas period.

Boss Mike Coupe has revealed that for five days running at the start of the lockdown food sales were higher than the busiest shopping days at Christmas leaving shelves largely empty.

The bookmaking industry are close to announcing a plan to bet on Saturday's Virtual Reality Grand National with any profits made going to the NHS Charities Group.

Usually an appetiser before the main event, the virtual version of the famous steeplechase takes centre stage on Saturday after the famous Aintree race was cancelled due to coronavirus.

Darren Coffield has written an oral history of The Colony Room, a shabby and cluttered little space at the top of a dingy staircase in the heart of Soho.

In common with other newspapers, an article on 11 February reported official Department of Work and Pensions figures which suggested that 68 per cent of incapacity claimants were receiving benefits despite being fit for work. While 29 per cent were found fit for work straight away, the other 39 per cent were assessed as being unable to work now but able to work in the foreseeable future. We are happy to clarify the position.

Harper Beckham, eight, who was wearing matching pyjamas with her mother, penned a sweet card, writing that she hopes Father Christmas enjoys a mince pie and milk left out for him.

She was the youngest and arguably most talented singer on last year’s X Factor.