Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
A rising economic inactivity crisis driven by poor workplace health costs UK employers £85 billion annually, with 800,000 more out of work due to health since 2019, warns Sir Charlie Mayfield.
- More than one in five working-age people in the UK are out of work and not looking for jobs, according to published statistics.
- Since 2019, there are 800,000 more people out of work due to health problems, with projections indicating an additional 600,000 could be unemployed by 2030 without decisive action.
- The economic cost of illness-related inactivity is estimated at £212 billion annually, affecting output and increasing welfare payments.
- Sir Charlie emphasized the need for support to keep people healthy and in work, reflecting concerns about an impending crisis.
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