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Long-term sickness may be smaller problem for UK than thought, says ONS

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The UK's labour market has been impacted by high levels of economic inactivity due to ill health in recent years, with long-term sickness often cited as a significant contributor to this trend. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has been working to better understand the scope of this issue through its labour market surveys. These surveys provide valuable insights into the factors driving economic inactivity, helping policymakers to develop targeted support and interventions.
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Long-term sickness may be smaller problem for UK than thought, says ONS
Statistics agency’s new labour market survey shows lower levels of economic inactivity due to ill health
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