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Sick day Britain
Coverage of Sick day Britain in the Nexus archive.
- Sick day Britain: Workers took 149 million days off in 2025 - up nearly 10 million since Covid
In 2025, workers in the UK took 149 million sick days, marking a nearly 10 million increase compared to the period since the pandemic. The rise highlights ongoing challenges in workplace health and absenteeism.