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UK Circular Economy Could Generate 1 Million Jobs by 2035

Published

2 November 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Circular Economy

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

WRAP's report highlights that the UK's circular economy supported 559,000 jobs and generated £53 billion in gross value added in 2024, with potential to exceed 1 million jobs and add £93 billion by 2035 through increased circularity efforts.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Circular Economy, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

UK circular economy growth is unlocking new job opportunities and economic value, making now the time to align your business strategies with circular models to capture emerging market demand and policy support.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · 2 Nov 2026

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Circular Economycircular-economyuk-jobseconomic-growthsustainabilitypolicy-impact