A moderate recovery is underway in the major advanced economies, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Growth is proceeding at encouraging rates in North America, Japan and the UK. The euro area as a whole is out of recession, although output remains weak in a number of countries.

This paper looks at a study carried out among 80 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in two Canadian cities, Montréal and Winnipeg, based on a survey and case studies, which show the importance of innovation among Canadian SMEs. These innovations in turn create new demands for skill development, both through formal training and in informal activities.

Income inequality increased by more in the first three years of the crisis to the end of 2010 than it had in the previous twelve years, before factoring in the effect of taxes and transfers on income, according to new OECD data.

Income inequality has reached record highs in most OECD countries and remains at even higher levels in many emerging economies. The richest 10 per cent of the population in the OECD now earn 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10 per cent, up from 7:1 in the 1980s and 9:1 in the 2000s, according to a new OECD report.

The fact remains that robots have persistently failed to imitate the most human of skills, such empathy, teamwork, relationship building, etc. While technology may be reducing the demand for some routine skills, it is simultaneously increasing the demand for more difficult-to-automate social skills.

Recent reforms have made pension systems more financially sustainable and pensioners have higher living standards than ever before. But future generations are likely to find their pension entitlements much less generous than today’s and many may face a serious risk of pensioner poverty, according to a new OECD report.

Although Lithuania’s growth has been impressive, inequality is high, the risk of poverty is one of the highest of European countries, and life expectancy is comparatively low and strongly dependent on socio-economic background.

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The current Polish framework for fighting foreign bribery is still inadequate to fully meet foreign bribery risks resulting from Poland’s growing economy, says a new OECD report.

This interactive chart, designed by Krisztina Szucs and Mate Cziner from Hungary, condenses highly complex data on the costs and benefits of education around the world. It clearly highlights important facts showing students, parents and policy makers where the real costs and benefits lie for them in relation to education

The OECD today announced the winner of its first-ever global data visualisation challenge.

Although Lithuania’s growth has been impressive, inequality is high, the risk of poverty is one of the highest of European countries, and life expectancy is comparatively low and strongly dependent on socio-economic background.

Today’s education systems need to adapt practices to local diversity while ensuring common goals.

Modern education systems, which are open to the middle classes and the poor, not just the elites, were established during the first industrial revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries.

In modern societies, most professionals become knowledge workers. Their professional practice is increasingly fuelled and inspired by various forms of knowledge. A good example is the medical profession, where the continuously growing body of scientific knowledge finds its way into professional practices.

What makes some of the largest companies in the world successful? According to consultant Simon Sinek in a very popular TedTalk it is because they start with the ‘why’.

In August 2015, a newspaper published a story about Sam Cookney’s commute to work. Pretty boring, one would think, as long commutes are nothing new for most of us. However, Sam’s story is not so common. He works in London and commutes, several times per month, from Barcelona!

This paper looks at a study carried out among 80 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in two Canadian cities, Montréal and Winnipeg, based on a survey and case studies, which show the importance of innovation among Canadian SMEs. These innovations in turn create new demands for skill development, both through formal training and in informal activities.

‘There is a unique beauty to this time of year. Everything looks ghostly in the dense, opaque air’

With new owners, falling viewers and spiralling costs, Formula One is at a crossroads

The son of a towering industry figure is building his own empire

Wine as an asset class is gaining credibility and many commentators cite recent demand from the Far East as the main driving force.

Ways to ensure your investment is safe

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: How much are you really drinking in these lockdown days? Studies claim that one person in three is drinking less often that causal, but I can't say I've come across them.

Respected breeders will perform DNA screening but potential owners could be duped into buying unhealthy pets from unscrupulous puppy farms abroad.

Public are being encouraged to shine a light from windows in recognition of nurses in the coronavirus fight, described as the 'greatest health emergency in NHS history'.

Qantas has grounded three Boeing 737 jets after cracks were found in the part of the aircraft connecting the wings with the body. Maintenance engineers want the entire fleet grounded.

Darwin airport staff are threatening to walk off the job over Christmas leaving passengers with no food on flights.

Wilton Lam, 28, from Melbourne had smuggled the drugs that had a street value of $275,000 onto a flight from Adelaide to Darwin in September.

A woman in her 40s was found dead after emergency services were called to Greenall Court in Prescot, Merseyside, at around 3.30am on Saturday. A man, 38, was arrested at the scene.

Roger Federer, who will be 39 in August, leads the race with 20 Grand Slam singles titles. Rafa Nadal is hot on his heels with 19 titles, while Novak Djokovic is closing in quickly with 17.

James Maddison put his untamed lockdown hairstyle on display as he thanked Leicester fans on Instagram after winning the ePremier League invitational on Saturday. 

The American star claimed the award for Best International Female Artist from Spice Girl Mel C, just moments after a stirring performance of new James Bond theme No Time To Die.

The presenter looked stunning in a sweeping black gown as she made her way into London's O2 Arena ahead of the star-studded ceremony.

Lewis Capaldi, Stormzy and Billie Eilish led the winners on Tuesday evening in a largely male dominated BRIT Awards shortlist.

She was among the audience members when her ex-boyfriend Stormzy triumphed at the 2020 BRIT Awards on Tuesday night.

The 24-year-old singer was due to perform at the Magazzini Generali in Milan on Monday, but cancelled as cases of the potentially deadly respiratory illness in Italy soared to over 200.

Jurgen Klopp's side are 25 points clear of their closest challengers Manchester City but there has been much debate regarding how the season should be decided.

The Fiesta XR2 was popular with boy racers in the 1980s but is now a collectors' item. Auctioneers in Cheshire say the restored Fiesta is the best example they have ever seen.

The document outlines new measures, including temperature scans for all staff, requirements to wear face masks, working stations separated by 6 feet, and the closure of on-site gyms and canteens.

Australian beauty entrepreneur Iris Smit has shared her simple recipe for DIY face mask using just three basic ingredients from your kitchen.

INTERVIEW BY MARTHA KELNER: Jessica Ennis-Hill accepts that, through no fault of her own, some people might be deterred from voting for her because of the doping crisis engulfing athletics.