The government has refused to explain why it failed to publish any minutes from a board of experts set up 17 months ago to examine “economic inactivity” and particularly to focus on people not working due to “long-term sickness”. #DWP #EconomicInactivity disabilitynewsservice.com/se…

Secrecy of DWP’s board of experts set up to examine ‘economic inactivity’ and long-term sickness #DWP #EconomicInactivity disabilitynewsservice.com/se…

Growing Welfare Bill & #EconomicInactivity An urban myth begun by IFS/Sunak/Hunt/Stride Total Welfare Spend Stable at 11% GDP projected 11% to 2030 Working Age Economic Inactivity Stable at 10M FOR 30 YEARS 1995-2024 & Working Age Economic Inactivity Down 2.4% from 2011 to 2024 2011/12 23.6% of working age population 2023/24 21.2% @Peston You say absolute cost in pounds of welfare is going up according to to OBR: “Over 5 years, the OBR says welfare spending will rise by £73.2bn (to £406.2bn, pensions rise £34bn disability benefits rise £20bn” Could you put this in the context of of % of GDP please… Or you are not giving the whole picture and are gaslighting the nation about ballooning welfare spend Also no mention of 3.1M with #LongCovid since 2020 20% of whom are disabled by it.. unable to work.

Growing Welfare Bill & #EconomicInactivity An urban myth begun by IFS/Sunak/Hunt/Stride Total Welfare Spend Stable at 11% GDP projected 11% to 2030 Working Age Economic Inactivity Stable at 10M FOR 30 YEARS 1995-2024 & Working Age Economic Inactivity Down 2.4% from 2011 to 2024 2011/12 23.6% of working age population 2023/24 21.2% @Peston You say absolute cost in pounds of welfare is going up according to to OBR: “Over 5 years, the OBR says welfare spending will rise by £73.2bn (to £406.2bn, pensions rise £34bn disability benefits rise £20bn” Could you put this in the context of of % of GDP please… Or you are not giving the whole picture and are gaslighting the nation about ballooning welfare spend Also no mention of 3.1M with #LongCovid since 2020 20% of whom are disabled by it.. unable to work.

Growing Welfare Bill & #EconomicInactivity An urban myth begun by IFS/Sunak/Hunt/Stride Total Welfare Spend Stable at 11% GDP projected 11% to 2030 Working Age Economic Inactivity 2011/12 23.6% of working age population 2023/24 21.2% Stable at 10M FOR 30 YEARS 1995-2024

Growing Welfare Bill & #EconomicInactivity An urban myth begun by IFS/Sunak/Hunt/Stride Total Welfare Spend Stable at 11% GDP projected 11% to 2030 Working Age Economic Inactivity 2011/12 23.6% of working age population 2023/24 21.2% Stable at 10M FOR 30 YEARS 1995-2024

This thought-provoking report from @WorkFoundation asks challenging questions. It's recommendations align with many of the calls to action IOSH has made on the UK government bit.ly/3ONFq4W #economicinactivity

On my 🩸 y birthday! #LongCovid 💔 year 5 The rise in #PIP #ESA #EconomicInactivity #EconomicallyInactive It’s not benefit fraud it’s Long Covid! Rate of PIP fraud 0.1%! Assessment & appeal processes is exhaustive, offensive, trixsy and stacked against disabled people!

You are not alone x There are over 2M of us at the last ONS count in England and Wales 400-700 of which were disabled by it and cannot work as before… In world more like 409M by 2023 alone! #EconomicInactivity it’s #LongCovid solidarity. Didn’t see program when was this?

Read here👇👇👇👇 🚨 The Growing Problem of Economic Inactivity in the UK Economic inactivity in the UK remains a significant challenge, with 21.8% of the population aged 16-64 not working. While the rate has decreased, millions are still not in the workforce due to long-term sickness. 🇬🇧💼 🔹 Long-term health issues are the primary cause, with over 2.5 million people affected. 🔹 Revised data shows that workforce participation might actually be higher, with 930,000 more people in work than previously reported. 📊 🔹 The UK government’s "Get Britain Working" plan aims to increase the employment rate from 75% to 80%, focusing on tailored support and training. 🚀 While the issue remains, efforts to improve support and workforce participation offer hope for the future! 🌟 👉👉 Follow me for more updates on UK economy and workforce trends! Thank you for reading! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share. #EconomicInactivity #UKEconomy #Employment #Workforce #HealthAndWork #GetBritainWorking #JobSupport #UKJobs

Today sees the publication of the government's plan to #GetBritainWorking and tackle #EconomicInactivity among the working age population. John Copps looks at where we are now and what needs to happen to realise that aim. Read the full article: buff.ly/4i8KwG8

Our Chief Executive, @Stephen_EvansUK @LearnWorkUK shares insights into current trends across the #Wales labourmarkets and shares his recommendations to tackle #economicinactivity at a policy level 🔎 #ESCymru24 #skills #work

Just fuck off with your #EconomicInactivity gov.uk/government/news/chanc… @premnsikka @paulapeters2 @SusanChubb1 @RandolphTrent @WheelieFUMS @BadPutty @SteveCantellow1 @unitetheunion @vamroses @1kilroywashere @relish_hendy @i_iratus @Dis_PPL_Protest @DPACSheffield

🚨Alarming data from ONS: 12.2% of all 16-24 year olds are NEET, April to June 2024 increase to 872,000. | FE News fenews.co.uk/skills/ons-neet… Latest comments from: @SimonAshworth @AELPUK @NCUBtweets @paddythomson @PhoenixGroupUK @nowak_paul @The_TUC #NEETs #EconomicInactivity

The #Economic inactivity rate represents the proportion of the population that is not in work and is not ready to start work in the near future. 🔎 @SPICe_Research have been looking at the relationship between this, #EconomicInactivity, and poor #Health in Scotland. 📑 Read the blog here: ow.ly/XCra50STGzL

It's OK he's in Cornwall, half the population this time of year, DFLs haven't arrived to their 2nd or 3rd home as yet #economicinactivity #housingcrisis

In the frenzied maelstrom of debate on economic inactivity ... this @PivotalPPF report has the potential to bring some sense of objectivity Need to take care not to abuse or exploit those who are sick, disabled or in any other way economically inactive #economicinactivity

The next edition of @ReGenerateTrust's monthly newsletter, the #PurposeDigest, is out tomorrow! Find out about #Austism acceptance, why businesses should support #workingparents & a reflection on the debate around #EconomicInactivity. Subscribe here: rb.gy/6yzlyl

Great article @celinemcs @NICVA the clock is ticking and urgent action is needed - a transition funding is for UKSPF. Comm/vol sector are leading in addressing economic inactivity and inclusive employment. #economicinactivity #supportedemployment

Our sector is at the cutting edge of building an inclusive labour market , we need long term thinking, cross sectoral working and a rights based approach to policy development. But first we need to build on strengths and buy time with UKSPF transition fund. #economicinactivity