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OECD report measures human cost of crisis; underlines need to invest in well-being

The global economic crisis has had a profound impact on people’s well-being, reaching far beyond the loss of jobs and income, and affecting citizens’ satisfaction with their lives and their trust in governments, according to a new OECD report.




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Blog: Government at a Glance - Well-being and quality of public service provision

This blog, by Wikichild co-ordinator Melinda George, takes a look at the well-being aspects and the quality of public service provision in the OECD's "Government at a Glance 2013" report. The post is part of Wikiprogress' December spotlight on governance.




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OECD launches interactive website on regional well-being

Life expectancy, air quality, safety and other indicators of well-being can vary dramatically within countries, depending on which region you live in. Looking beyond national averages is vital to get an accurate picture of quality of life and to guide local government policy.




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Make Well-Being Happen Where You Live - Blog

Your zip code matters – but not only to get your mail. It determines your chances of going to a good school, finding a well-paid job, breathing clean air or even living longer. Our day-to-day experience of life is essentially local, and this is precisely where governments and citizens can make a difference. Blog by OECD's Soo-Jin Kim.




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How is your financial wellbeing?

A healthy salary does not always prevent problems, says the FT’s personal finance editor




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Dozens of existing drugs being tested as possible virus treatments

Research paper published in journal Nature identifies number of alternative treatments




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Doctors are being asked to play God

The coronavirus pandemic is presenting hospitals with a terrible choice about whose life to save




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EIA expects the United States will return to being a net importer of crude oil and petroleum products

In the April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA forecasts that the United States will again become a net importer of crude oil and petroleum products in the third quarter of 2020 and remain a net importer in most months through the end of 2021. Fewer barrels are available for export as U.S. crude oil production continues to decline. In addition, net exports of petroleum products will be lowest in the third quarter of 2020, when U.S. refinery runs decline in response to lower demand for refined products.




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What Apple and Netflix Got Right About Being Second Movers

First movers get a chance to shape the landscape, but second movers can change the game.




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What Apple and Netflix Got Right About Being Second Movers

First movers get a chance to shape the landscape, but second movers can change the game.




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Rada director Edward Kemp blames 'Downton Abbey effect' for working-class actors being side-lined

Edward Kemp claims that middle and upper class actors are being cast because of a rise in the success of British TV shows such as The Crown and Downton Abbey.




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Viewers criticise Julian Fellowes' ITV drama Belgravia for being like Downton Abbey

The second episode of the ITV programme Belgravia aired last night, but some fans claimed that it was too similar to Julian Fellowes' previous hit and asked why he didn't just keep making Downton Abbey.




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TALK OF THE TOWN: Lady Mary really disappoints Carson being seen with an old coffee mug

TALK OF THE TOWN: Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary was on a mission to buy essentials for herself and boyfriend Jasper Waller-Bridge, the brother of Fleabag star Phoebe.




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Belgravia viewers call for a second series despite complaints of its finale being 'rushed'

CONTAINS SPOILERS. Last night's Belgravia, which aired on ITV at 9pm, left viewers disappointed, after some complained the conclusion had been tied up with a speed that gave them 'whiplash'.




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Actress Penelope Wilton claims that 'flirtatious' men live in fear of being called a 'Weinstein'

The 73-year-old said the #MeToo campaign, which supports female victims of sexual harassment and assault, risked linking harmless behaviour with that of sex offender Harvey Weinstein.




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Chris Hughes rowed with Jesy Nelson at the NTAs after being banned from doing interviews with her

Chris Hughes and Jesy Nelson's National Television Awards row was sparked by the ex-Love Island star being banned from doing interviews with his girlfriend.




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House Rules: Abbey Gelmi reveals how Joh Griggs reacted to her being host

Joh Griggs quit House Rules earlier this year because she was 'uncomfortable' with how far the contestants were being pushed.




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Neymar goes berserk at referee after being booked for PSG star showboating

The 27-year-old was cautioned for dissent just moments after the rainbow flick, which had allowed Neymar to win a throw-in when being closed down in the Ligue 1 champions' 5-0 victory.




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Miley Cyrus is being 'super gentle' with herself on the one year anniversary of marriage to Liam

On what would have been her first anniversary with her now ex-husband, Miley shared a post on social media being 'super gentle' with herself this holiday season.




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Emmy nominations 2019: Julia Roberts reacts to being snubbed

She was supposedly snubbed for an Emmy nomination for her role in Amazon's Homecoming.




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Serena Williams reflects on the reality of being a working mom: 'I am often exhausted, stressed'

The tennis star - who has two-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia with her husband Alexis Ohanian - admits it can be tough raising a little girl and focusing on her day job too.




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Katarina Johnson-Thompson on being world heptathlon champion and her aims for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: I'll tell you one that surprised me - it was a message from my language tutor,' says Katarina Johnson-Thompson.




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Kanye West buys his childhood home after being named a billionaire by Forbes

Kanye West has reportedly purchased his childhood home in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, just a week after Forbes Magazine named him as a billionaire.




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Johan Djourou confirms he has taken FC Sion to court after being sacked for refusing to take pay cut

FC Sion fired Johan Djourou and eight other players after they either failed to respond to a WhatsApp message from club president Christian Constantin or refusing his offer of taking a pay cut.




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Iggy Azalea hints at being engaged after proudly showing off her diamond ring on a talk show

Iggy Azalea has sparked engagement rumours to boyfriend Jordan 'Playboy Carti' Carter once again after flaunting a large diamond ring on a US talk show on Thursday.




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Iggy Azalea is left fuming after being charged $92 for a grilled cheese sandwich in Las Vegas

Iggy Azalea ran up quite the bill during her recent stay in Las Vegas. But it wasn't the gambling at the casinos which left her with empty pockets, it was the room service charges at her hotel.




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Iggy Azalea says she 'loves' doing her 'own thing' days after being seen back with her ex

Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti, 23, sparked rumours they were back together last week when they were spotted catching a flight to Los Angeles from Sydney Airport.




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Iggy Azalea says the world 'loves being hysterical' about coronavirus

Iggy Azalea has angered fans after she appeared to make a bold statement about coronavirus on Twitter on Thursday. 




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Iggy Azalea complains about being under coronavirus lockdown again

Iggy Azalea is currently under lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak and she's been vocal about how bored she is. 




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Danielle Brooks talks being a role model who embraces her figure

While the actress who plays OITNB's Taystee is no criminal, it turns out her advocacy isn't just part of her character on the show, she's also a strong proponent of body positivity in real life. 




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Questions being raised over talented Katarina Johnson-Thompson's future

Katarina Johnson-Thompson has not improved her heptathlon personal best since 2014. Senior figures in British Athletics would like her to part company with long-time coach Mike Holmes and leave Liverpool.




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Katarina Johnson-Thompson on battling self-doubt and being ready for the biggest year of her career

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Katarina Johnson-Thompson is talking about recognition and the time it can take for some folk to see what is so clear to others.




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Katarina Johnson-Thompson on being world heptathlon champion and her aims for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: I'll tell you one that surprised me - it was a message from my language tutor,' says Katarina Johnson-Thompson.




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EastEnders SPOILER: Sharon Watts gives birth after being held at gunpoint by Ben Mitchell

In dramatic scenes that will air on Friday, Sharon turns to Kathy Beale for help as her labour escalates after being held at gunpoint by Ben Mitchell.




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EastEnders fans point out Jessie Wallace's 'final scene' after being 'suspended'

The actress', 48, character Kat Slater made a swift exit on the episode after she abruptly left the Queen Vic pub following a cryptic phone call.




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Michelle Keegan reveals frustration at being asked if she'll have kids

The actress, 32, said she is sick of being asked when she and husband Mark Wright, 32, will have children and added that her other half doesn't get the same questions.




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Michael Phelps wishes USA team-mate Ryan Lochte happy birthday hours before being announced as the flag bearer for his country at Rio

Michael Phelps has wished his USA team-mate Ryan Lochte happy birthday as they both prepare for the Olympic Games in Rio.




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Ryan Lochte being 'robbed at gunpoint' in Rio have been revealed to be untrue

What began as a casual interview on Copacabana beach has spiraled into an international incident involving police in two continents. Rio police say no robbery ever took place.




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Ryan Lochte thanks family and fans after being ambushed on Dancing With The Stars

Shamed swimmer Ryan Lochte has publicly thanked friends and family for supporting him after his Dancing With The Stars debut was ruined by the  fracas on Monday night's show




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Microwave spotted outside a rural Scotland home being used as post box

Bev Macleod spotted the microwave perched on two posts and strapped tightly in place with rope while completing a charity walk in Moray, Scotland.




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MARTIN SAMUEL: If you can claim for being hit by a golf ball, spectator sport is all but over

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Everyone loses the ball on a golf course. Aside from shouting ‘fore’ each time a shot is hit, irrespective of where it is heading, what is there to do?




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HOT OR NOT: West Brom are being vindicated in decision to go in-house and hire Darren Moore

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail 's Ian Ladyman reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.




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Thorbjorn Olesen suspended from European Tour after being charged with sexual assault

Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen has been suspended from the European Tour after being charged with sexual assault, being drunk on an aircraft and common assault.




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Binky Felstead EXCLUSIVE: Star says it feels 'different' being back on MIC as one of the 'oldies'

Made In Chelsea fans were left delighted when Binky Felstead announced she was returning to the show for its imminent 19th season.




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Pregnant Millie Mackintosh gushes about being in 'full bloom' in a blue floral gown

Sharing the snap via her Instagram on Tuesday, the former Made In Chelsea star, 30, gushed about being in 'full bloom.'




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Anthony Watson may return against Wales in Six Nations after being included in 25-man training squad

Anthony Watson has yet to make an appearance in the Championship because of a calf problem but his presence in the group attending a three-day camp in Oxford points to his improving fitness.




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Vunipola starts for Saracens despite being stood down from England duty over coronavirus fears

Mako Vunipola has been named in the Saracens starting side to face Leicester Tigers this weekend despite being stood down from England duty over coronavirus fears.




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George Clooney reveals he's QUIT riding motorbikes after being banned by wife Amal

George Clooney, 58, has revealed he's given up riding motorbikes, after a nasty accident led him to a ban by wife Amal.




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Britain's highest-charting drill rapper Headie One free to play at Glastonbury after being bailed

Irving Adjej, who also goes by the name Headie One was charged with possession of a lock knife and obstructing police in Tottenham, north London on Tuesday.




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Holland boss Koeman backs Matthijs de Ligt to cement Juventus place despite being benched  

Holland boss Ronald Koeman has backed wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt to cement himself firmly in the starting XI of Italian giants Juventus.