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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Richard Partington Economics correspondent

UK regional growth gap to widen as London pulls further ahead

Aerial view of the City of London showing Gherkin and Cheesegrater
London and the south-east would grow by 2% and 2.1% respectively, EY data found. Photograph: Cultura Creative Ltd/Alamy

Britain’s sharp regional divide is on track to deepen with London’s economy pulling further ahead despite the government’s levelling up promises, according to a report.

Ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget on Wednesday, the accountancy firm EY said it was forecasting stronger economic growth in London and the wider south-east of England than for the rest of the country.

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