Question

Explain how government policies have attempted to reduce differences between core and peripheral regions of the UK (8 marks)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The UK has a high level of regional inequality compared to

other large wealthy countries. Analysis shows that wealth is

more concentrated in the south of England compared to the

north of England. London and the south-east, home to ¼ of the

UK’s population, have accounted for 30% of the country’s net

increase in jobs since 2010. Parts of these regions have levels of

disposable income, productivity, and lifespan as high as anywhere

in the world