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Younger Generation Faces Wealth Inequality in UK

Times Radio UK London 16d Impact 6
Low income growth in the UK has led to increased wealth inequality, with the younger generation faring worse than the older. Social mobility has declined as younger people rely more on inheritances and parental support. Regional disparities have also worsened, with London and the Southeast remaining affluent while other regions have seen declines in wealth and income. A report indicates that the younger generation in the UK has experienced economic hardship, with social mobility dropping. This is attributed to increased dependence on inheritances and parental support, exacerbated by a lack of economic growth. While London and the Southeast remain relatively affluent, most of the rest of the country has seen a decline in wealth.

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economic inequality income growth

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Times Radio UK

“almost no growth in incomes and wealth has become much more important. It means that the older generation has done relatively well, but the younger generation has done very badly. Social mobility has actually dropped because people are more dependent on inheritances and on support from their parents. And also, this lack of growth has really exacerbated, I think, the issues between the regions, London and the Southeast, still remain pretty well off by international standards, but most of the rest of the country has plummeted down international league tables in terms of their wealth and income.”

Times Radio UK

“It means that the older generation has done relatively well, but the younger generation has done very badly. Social mobility has actually dropped because people are more dependent on inheritances and on support from their parents. And also, this lack of growth has really exacerbated, I think, the issues between the regions, London and the Southeast, still remain pretty well off by international standards, but most of the rest of the country has plummeted down international league tables in terms of their wealth and income.”

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