The average London worker earns £20,000 more annually than those in the lowest-paid UK regions, illustrating a significant regional pay divide that needs addressing.
In London, workers earn an average of £49,455, which is 68% higher than the £29,508 average in Burnley, demonstrating stark disparities in regional wages.
Keir Starmer's government aims to narrow economic gaps through increased powers for mayors and an industrial strategy to enhance productivity across the UK.
The Centre for Cities highlights that the UK's pay divide is largely due to the concentration of higher-paying industries in London and Cambridge versus towns like Burnley.
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