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fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Ex-John Lewis boss warns UK faces 85bn sickness bill and economic crisis

Britain is at risk of an "economic inactivity crisis" as the number of sick and disabled people out of work continues to rise, according to a government-commissioned review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, the former John Lewis chairman. The report warns that 800,000 more people are now out of work due to health conditions than in 2019, costing employers £85 billion a year in lost productivity, sick pay and staff turnover. Without intervention, a further 600,000 workers could leave the labour market by 2030.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Deaths from air pollution could cost Southeast Asia nearly $600 billion by 2050, says new study | Fortune

Air pollution-linked deaths in Southeast Asia could rise up to 10% by 2050, imposing up to about $591 billion in social welfare losses.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Businesses lose nearly 820 million a year due to train delays and cancellations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK train punctuality fell to 68.1% in Q1 2025, with widespread cancellations and delays costing businesses an estimated £820 million annually in lost productivity.
Environment
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Most Expensive Billion-Dollar Natural Disasters in US History

Rising population, costlier infrastructure, and global warming are increasing the frequency, severity, and economic cost of natural disasters.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Smoke from climate-fueled fires in US contributed to 15,000 deaths over 15 years, study finds

Wildfires linked to climate change contribute significantly to health risks and economic costs in the U.S.
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