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The Heavy Burden of Obesity: Key findings for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has one of the highest rates of obesity: nearly one in three adults are obese. As a result, people in the United Kingdom live on average 2.7 years less due to overweight. Overweight accounts for 8.4% of health expenditure; and lowers labour market outputs by the equivalent of 944 thousand full time workers per year. Combined, this means that overweight reduces United Kingdom’s GDP by 3.4%.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in London on 8-9 September 2019

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in London on 8-9 September 2019 where he will deliver a Keynote Speech at the Opening of the Annual International Fiscal Association Congress.

The Squeezed Middle Class - How does the United Kingdom compare?

This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges.

Society at a Glance 2019 - How does the United Kingdom compare?

This country highlight puts the spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people: their numbers, their economic situation and well-being and policies to improve LGBT inclusivity. It also includes a special chapter on people’s perceptions of social and economic risks and presents a selection of social indicators.

Responding to Rising Seas - OECD Country Approaches to Tackling Coastal Risks

Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for the United Kingdom

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.

Stemming the Superbug Tide in the United Kingdom

Resistance proportions for eight antibiotic-bacterium pairs in the United Kingdom (UK) have decreased in recent years, from 13.5% in 2005 to 9% in 2015, and could go up again to 11% by 2030, should current trends in antibiotic consumption, population and economic growth continue into the future. Resistance proportions in the UK were lower than the OECD average in 2015 (17%).

A broken social elevator? Key findings for United Kingdom

A broken social elevator? Key findings for United Kingdom

England must build on reforms to achieve a world class apprenticeship system

England has committed itself to a very ambitious programme to develop apprenticeships, but still faces many challenges to effectively implement current reforms and develop a world-class apprenticeship system, according to a new OECD report.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in London on Wednesday 4th April 2018

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in London on Wednesday 4th April 2018 to open a Meeting of the OECD Global Parliamentary Network taking place at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster and focusing on how to move from analysis to policy action in the promotion of inclusive growth.