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Over 2,500 Serious Injuries Reported in UK Amazon Warehouses

11/3/2025

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The i Paper reports over 2,500 serious injury incidents in UK Amazon warehouses in the past decade, averaging one every day and a half.
Workers report disciplinary actions for taking sick leave after injuries, raising safety concerns.
Labour MP Liam Byrne described the findings as deeply troubling.
Amazon states it prioritizes safety and denies mistreatment.
The government is pushing for enhanced workers' rights amid ongoing scrutiny of Amazon's practices.

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The i Paper reports over 2,500 serious injury incidents in UK Amazon warehouses in the past decade, averaging one every day and a half.
Workers report disciplinary actions for taking sick leave after injuries, raising safety concerns.
Labour MP Liam Byrne described the findings as deeply troubling.
Amazon states it prioritizes safety and denies mistreatment.
The government is pushing for enhanced workers' rights amid ongoing scrutiny of Amazon's practices.