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Almost no progress made on UK regional household income divide in 30 years, report finds
A report by the Resolution Foundation found that the UK's regional household income divide has remained largely unchanged over 30 years, despite government promises to address it. The gap between the richest and poorest areas has been consistent since 1997, highlighting challenges for Andy Burnham, the prime minister-in-waiting.
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