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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
David Batty

Employers should be fined for unhealthy workplaces, says thinktank

Businessman eating a sandwich at his desk
‘If you work in a high-pressured office, are you going to be able to take the time to prepare your food, to eat lunch properly?’ Photograph: Jetta Productions Inc/Getty Images

Employers should be fined if they create unhealthy workplaces, as part of Wes Streeting’s plan to get unemployed people fit to work, according to a leading thinktank.

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said employers that fail to provide a healthier work environment for their staff, such as subsidised nutritious food, should face regulatory action, including fines and public censure.

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