UK GOVERNMENT WEIGHS THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL CLOSURES ON GDP

Highlights

• Four weeks of school closures could cut 3% from the UK’s GDP,
• It could cost the economy billions of pounds 

According to research being considered by the government, school closures lasting four weeks could cut 3% from the UK’s GDP. It will cost the economy billions of pounds. Research weighs up the benefits and risks of shutting down classrooms. A rang....