The detrimental impact of loneliness on the economy has been illuminated by MP Rachel Reeves, of the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission, who believes the UK is currently in the grip of a loneliness 'epidemic'.
Speaking ahead of the Jo Cox Commission report, Reeves, the Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, believes businesses have a role to play in eradicating loneliness, especially considering estimates that the cost of loneliness on British companies is £2.5billion a year in days lost.
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