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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Wise

Work-related stress costs UK economy £28bn a year, research shows

PA Wire

People taking sick days because of work-related stress or burnout is costing the UK economy £28 billion a year, according to new research which highlights the financial toll of poor mental wellbeing.

More people said they were struggling in the UK than in any other nation, the survey of 30,000 adults across 16 European, Asian and American countries by insurer Axa UK and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) found.

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