‘Opposite of levelling up’: Cost of living crisis set to widen gap between north and south, research warns

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The economic chasm between the north and south of England is set to widen as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, new research suggests.

Of the 31 areas across the country most vulnerable to soaring fuel, food and energy prices, 19 are in the north and another eight are in the Midlands, according to analysis compiled by the Centre for Progressive Policy. The remaining four are in London.