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Keep Britain Working | Government announces 'Vanguard Taskforce' - how will employers help solve the UK's £85bn sickness crisis?

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On Thursday 5 November, the Government published the final version of its landmark Keep Britain Working review.

The report, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, sets out plans to tackle the UK’s long-term sickness problem, with one in five working-age adults now out of the labour force due to health reasons.

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