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Sickness bill costs £85bn year, says new report, which warns of 'economic crisis'

Sickness bill costs £85bn year, says new report, which warns of 'economic crisis'

Update: 2025-11-05
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The UK is facing an "economic inactivity crisis" as employers are losing an estimated £85bn a year in costs linked to sickness and poor workplace health, a landmark report has found.
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Sickness bill costs £85bn year, says new report, which warns of 'economic crisis'

Sickness bill costs £85bn year, says new report, which warns of 'economic crisis'