UK workers | 'Stressed, overworked, struggling': Report reveals state of UK workforce

UK workers are struggling to make ends meet – with over half feeling stressed and overworked, according to a new report.

‘Labour Market Realities 2019: Insecurity, stress & Brexit’, published by the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS), found that over a third of workers were struggling to meet basic costs of living.

For London workers, this rose to almost a half. Furthermore, nearly 60% of workers find their job stressful and nearly half have noted an increased in their workload over the last year.

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Dr Faiza Shaheen, Director, CLASS, added with so much media focus on Brexit, the condition that many workers find themselves in isn’t receiving enough attention.