Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill

Britain is facing an economic crisis due to illness-related job losses costing employers £85 billion annually, with 800,000 more people out of work due to health conditions than in 2019. A new report led by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield highlights the impact of illness-related economic inactivity and proposes interventions to help people return to work. Businesses and the government are urged to collaborate on workplace health approaches to reduce sickness absence and improve disability employment rates to address the growing problem.