economic inactivity
The £69 Billion Challenge: How Reforming UK Disability Benefits Could Unlock Economic Growth
A look at UK disability benefit reform, its economic impact, and the potential for technology to create a more sustainable and empowering system.
The Silver Lining Playbook: Why Rising UK Unemployment Isn’t the Bad News You Think
A rising UK unemployment rate isn’t the bad news it seems. An increase in labour supply is a net positive for businesses and the economy.
The Silver Tsunami or a Silver Lining? Unpacking the Two Crises of Our Ageing Workforce
We are conflating two distinct issues in the ageing workforce debate, leading to flawed policies. This analysis breaks down the real challenges and their impact.
Beyond the ‘Lazy Youth’ Myth: The Real Economic Forces Sidelining a Generation
The rise in “NEETs” is not a laziness issue but a symptom of deep economic problems: a mental health crisis, a precarious job market, and housing costs.
Welfare to Workforce: Analyzing the Economic Ripple Effects of the UK’s Proposed Youth Employment Mandate
A new UK policy linking youth benefits to work has major implications for the economy, public finance, and investor sentiment. Here’s a deep dive analysis.
The £85 Billion Anchor: How Britain’s Health Crisis is Sinking its Economy
Britain faces a potential economic crisis, with a £85bn annual bill from sickness-related inactivity threatening growth, finance, and investment appeal.
The £85 Billion Anchor: How Britain’s Health Crisis is Dragging Down its Economy
The UK faces an £85bn economic crisis as 2.8 million people are out of work due to sickness, threatening GDP, the stock market, and fiscal stability.
The £150 Billion Problem: How Britain’s Health Crisis is Quietly Crippling its Economy
Britain’s economic inactivity crisis, driven by long-term sickness, is a major threat to its economy, impacting finance, investing, and public policy.
Fueling the Engine: Why a Strong Economy is Britain’s Only Answer to the Worklessness Crisis
Britain’s worklessness crisis is an economic disaster. This post explores why a strong, pro-growth economy is the essential foundation for any solution.
Beyond the Headlines: An Investor’s Guide to the UK Welfare System
Political rhetoric about a “sicknote culture” is a moral panic. Data shows UK welfare spending is controlled and employment is high.