Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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"The research shows just how differently prosperity is experienced across the UK, with stark variations not only between regions but on each other's doorstep."
— Rachel Taylor , Executive
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Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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