
#083 - Gavin Rice - Growth, Housing, Welfare, Immigration, Politics & AI Disruption
The Peter McCormack Show
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Navigating the UK's Welfare and Labor Landscape
This chapter examines the complexities of the UK's out-of-work benefits system, emphasizing the rising dependency on sickness benefits, particularly for mental health issues. It discusses the implications of these trends on the labor market and the economy, especially in light of cheap labor from overseas affecting local job seekers. Additionally, the conversation touches on the challenges faced by the British workforce, the dynamics of immigration, and the potential for policy adjustments to foster economic sustainability.
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