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Poor health in the North costing the UK billions in lost productivity
November 20th 2025

Poor health in the North costing the UK billions in lost productivity

Closing the health gap between the North and the rest of England could put an extra £18.4 billion into the economy per year, according to new research.

A report released today (November 20, 2025) by Health Equity North (HEN) reveals that the relationship between health and productivity has become stronger over the last seven years, placing a huge financial burden on the economy and stagnating possible productivity growth.

The scale of the health-related economic inactivity crisis is greater in the…


Child health experts call on new government to urgently address inequalities in rising infant mortality
August 9th 2024
Child health experts call on new government to urgently address…

Click here to read the full report More babies are…

Health equity experts urge new Labour Government to adopt health equality strategies to replicate past successes
July 25th 2024
Health equity experts urge new Labour Government to adopt health…

New analysis has revealed an increase in mortality inequalities in…

Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies about the Child Poverty Taskforce
July 17th 2024
Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies about the Child Poverty…

The Prime Minister has today (Wednesday 17 July 2024) appointed…

Health Equity North holds first annual Summit
July 12th 2024
Health Equity North holds first annual Summit

This month, the first ever annual Health Equity North Summit…

Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following the announcement of the new Labour government
July 5th 2024
Statement from Executive Director Hannah Davies following the announcement of…

“The North of England experiences stark inequalities in terms of…

Health Equity North director recognised for public health work with Honorary Fellowship
June 26th 2024
Health Equity North director recognised for public health work with…

Health Equity North Academic Co-Director Professor Clare Bambra, Professor of…

Addressing Health Inequalities: The Missing Pieces in Party Manifestos
June 14th 2024
Addressing Health Inequalities: The Missing Pieces in Party Manifestos

The Manifestos The three main parties have now launched their…

Health Equity North celebrates a year of success
April 17th 2024
Health Equity North celebrates a year of success

Today (Wednesday April 17, 2024) we are celebrating Health Equity…

Children in the North at greater risk of entering care
April 17th 2024
Children in the North at greater risk of entering care

Click here to read the full report A new report…

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