UK cities show major pay gap; London workers earn up to £20,000 more annually than those in poorer areas.

UK cities face significant pay disparities, with workers in London earning up to £20,000 more annually than in lower-income areas like Burnley. The Centre for Cities attributes this to a higher concentration of advanced private sector jobs in wealthier regions. The report urges the government to focus on boosting economic growth in leading sectors and accelerating devolution to empower cities to address pay inequalities.

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