Sick employees are costing the UK economy over £241bn every year — and things may only get worse as AI takes over

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By Christian CawleyOct 13, 2026, 2:00 am197 ptsTrendingTop
Poor workforce health could cost the UK economy £241 billion a year This is equivalent to £7,000 per worker, and represents around 8% of UK GDP Employees who attend while ill increase the burden, as they are not working to their full ability New research into the impact of sickness in the British workforce…

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