UK Government Proposes Weight Loss Injections for Overweight Unemployed

The initiative aims to reduce NHS costs and boost employment, despite concerns over health risks and long-term effects.

The British government suggests using weight loss injections for overweight unemployed individuals to help them re-enter the workforce.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer believes this could alleviate economic strain and reduce NHS expenses, which reach £11 billion annually due to obesity-related conditions.
Health experts caution that these medications are not substitutes for healthy lifestyle changes and pose risks like headaches, nausea, and potential long-term side effects.
Critics highlight the lack of long-term data and the likelihood of weight regain after discontinuing the injections, suggesting prolonged use may be necessary.
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to invest £279 million in the UK for trials assessing the impact of weight loss injections on unemployment and NHS service usage.