The cost of healthcare bureaucracy is now hitting international football. In a move that raises questions about the efficiency of the UK’s health protocols, the entire DR Congo squad has been ordered to isolate before their World Cup qualifier. For a nation already struggling with inflation and a volatile currency, this administrative hurdle is yet another drag on productivity.
One cannot help but wonder: are these protocols a net benefit or simply a tax on movement? The market for talent is global, and barriers to mobility create inefficiencies. If the UK wants to remain competitive, it must scrap red tape and let the invisible hand guide the game.
