Four reasons why the UK lags behind its rivals on productivity
- Written by Guilherme Klein Martins, Lecturer in Economics, University of Leeds
alice-photo/ShutterstockMany people in the UK feel they are working harder than ever. A higher cost of living and more precarious work arrangements push many households to take on longer hours and multiple jobs. Data back this feeling: from 2010 to 2024, the UK had the largest increase in hours worked per person among OECD countries.







