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New report exposes modern poverty and inequality in one of Britain's 'most affluent cities'

New report exposes modern poverty and inequality in one of Britain's 'most affluent cities'
Phys.org Tuesday 06 October 2026, 12:40 UTC 1 min read
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The University of York's Cost of Living Research Group has examined modern living standards across the city and revealed the extent of hidden pockets of poverty and inequality in one of the North's most affluent cities.

The University of York's Cost of Living Research Group has examined modern living standards across the city and revealed the extent of hidden pockets of poverty and inequality in one of the North's most affluent cities.
Britain (LOCATION) The University of York's (ORG) Living Research Group (ORG) North (LOCATION)
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