<ul><li>The UK may require an additional 92,000 public workers by 2030 if the decline in productivity persists, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).</li><li>A 0.3% decrease in public sector productivity was noted in 2024, following a 0.2% decrease in 2023, raising concerns about maintaining service levels.</li><li>Cebr calculated that to address the productivity shortfall, employing 92,000 workers would cost an additional £5.1bn.</li><li>Options to mitigate these challenges include boosting productivity through skill development or operational changes, as highlighted by Cebr, as the UK faces ongoing productivity struggles compared to other countries.</li></ul>

UK ‘may need 92,000 extra public workers if fall in productivity continues to 2030’

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