Keep Britain Working: 7% of UK GDP lost per year due to ill-health

Keep Britain Working Review Highlights

The Keep Britain Working Review, published on 5 November 2025, calls for enhanced cooperation between the government, employers, and the private sector to boost workplace wellbeing.

Current Employment Challenges

Currently, one in five working-age individuals in the UK are neither working nor seeking employment, placing the country behind other European nations.

The report reveals that since 2019, 800,000 more people are out of work due to health issues, with projections indicating an additional 600,000 cases by 2030 if no measures are taken.

Impact of Employment Trends

The Review emphasized that these employment patterns affect individuals, employers, and the state alike.

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Author's summary: The report stresses urgent joint action to address rising work absences due to health, affecting millions of people and the UK economy significantly.

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Cover Magazine Cover Magazine — 2025-11-05