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£1 Billion Reforms Aim to Support Sick Workers

3/21/2025

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UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled £1 billion in reforms to aid sick and disabled workers.
Redundancies reached 124,000, marking the highest level in a year, with 9.268 million people out of the workforce.
Sir Charlie Mayfield's review calls for improved health support from employers due to increasing work-limiting health issues.
The government seeks to address economic inactivity while managing welfare costs and enhancing productivity.

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UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled £1 billion in reforms to aid sick and disabled workers.
Redundancies reached 124,000, marking the highest level in a year, with 9.268 million people out of the workforce.
Sir Charlie Mayfield's review calls for improved health support from employers due to increasing work-limiting health issues.
The government seeks to address economic inactivity while managing welfare costs and enhancing productivity.