Mapped: Where living standards are growing the fastest in the UK

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"The organisation said the government needed to implement policies that strengthen economic growth. It said: By focusing on tinkering with the symptoms, the government runs the risk of losing sight of the cause. The problem underpinning cost of living pressures, stagnant incomes, and persistent deprivation is the lack of economic growth. Redistributing slices of the existing pie will not achieve increases in standards of living felt by everyone, everywhere'. Growing the pie is the only way forward."

Independent reports cover reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, investigating topics such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations enable on-the-ground reporting and fund journalists to speak to both sides. Independent is trusted across the political spectrum and maintains free access by avoiding paywalls, relying on support from those who can afford it. Research from Centre for Cities finds disposable income in 11 towns rose an average of 5.2% between 2013 and 2023 versus 2.4% nationally, estimating a £3,200 average gain if all 63 cities matched this growth. The organisation urges policies to boost economic growth rather than redistributing existing resources.

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