Keep Britain Working Review
The Keep Britain Working Review has been published, recommending collaboration between government, employers and the private sector to improve workplace wellbeing.
A recent report shows that 1 in 5 working-age people in the UK are out of work and not looking for work, lagging behind other European countries.
- 800,000 more people are out of work now than in 2019 due to health problems.
- Another 600,000 are expected to be added by 2030 unless action is taken.
The report highlights that individuals, employers and the state are all impacted by these employment trends.
The UK loses 7% of its GDP per year due to ill-health.
Author's summary: UK loses 7% GDP annually due to ill-health.