Wellbeing | Work-related ill-health costing the UK economy over £400m a week

Work-related ill-health is costing the UK economy over £415 million a week, according to new research.

The Trade Union Congress’ (TUC) analysis of official statistics shows that the number of days lost due to health conditions – including stress, depression and anxiety – has shot up by a third since 2010. 

In 2023 to 2024 (the latest year for which figures are available) 34 million working days were lost to work-related ill-health – compared to 22 million in 2010. 

The TUC says the findings – which are published as the Employment Rights Bill returns to parliament - show the “urgent importance” of improving the quality of work in the UK.