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Average UK salary: study shows 'stark' pay gap between regions - with southern cities outpacing the north
- Average annual salaries in the South East are £12,800 higher than in the lowest-paid areas, with London's salaries nearly £20,000 higher.
- The think tank reported that by August, the average worker in London will have earned what an average worker in Burnley earns in a year.
- The report indicates that cities like London and Cambridge have more cutting-edge jobs, leading to higher pay compared to poorer areas.
- Andrew Carter of the Centre for Cities emphasized the need for bold changes to planning rules and fast-tracked English devolution to improve pay across the country.
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North East wages lowest in England as gap to London and other regions laid bare
Research published by the Centre for Cities how show average earnings in the North East are £17,000 lower than London, with the region's mayor admitting the report makes for tough reading
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Average UK salary: study shows 'stark' pay gap between regions - with southern cities outpacing the north
High-tech jobs and industries are driving higher wages in the south 💼
·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Stark pay differences across the UK revealed
Pay divide is the result of some cities having more ‘cutting edge’ private sector jobs and businesses than others – report
·London, United Kingdom
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