Recent figures reveal a significant economic inactivity crisis in London, with over 300,000 residents unable to work due to health issues. Analysis indicates that some boroughs, such as Tower Hamlets and Enfield, report alarmingly high rates of economic inactivity due to illness, affecting over 10% of their populations. The UK as a whole is also facing a projected increase in economically inactive individuals due to sickness, potentially affecting millions by 2030. In response, the government is reforming the benefits system to address rising welfare costs, emphasizing the need for systemic changes in how sickness and disability claims are managed.
London's economic inactivity crisis is significant, with over 300,000 Londoners unable to work due to illness, reflecting a concerning trend in health-related work absence.
Tower Hamlets and Enfield reported the highest rates, with over 10% of their populations deemed economically inactive due to sickness, highlighting borough-level disparities.
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