Income divide between UK communities remains a major challenge, report finds

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A new report says long-standing differences in household income have proved difficult to reduce. It highlights the importance of investment, jobs and services in helping communities build stronger local economies.

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00:01New figures suggest the gap between higher and lower income areas has changed little

00:05over three decades despite repeated promises to rebalance the economy. The Resolution Foundation

00:11says investment in transport, housing and regeneration will be important for future

00:16plans to spread prosperity. The report highlights continued differences between communities while

00:22also pointing to progress in jobs, growth and wages in some places. Greater Manchester's

00:28experience is cited as an example of economic improvement though challenges remain. The

00:33findings will add to debate about how governments support local economies and help create opportunities

00:38for people and families in towns and cities across England today as well.

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