Cost of living crisis widens north-south divide in England and Wales by 30%

Inflation gap highlights need for Boris Johnson's successor to stick to levelling up agenda - thinktank

Poor home insulation and greater car dependency means inflation is up to 30% higher in northern English cities than it is in London, according to a new report.

The Centre for Cities thinktank said a study of cities in England and Wales showed the north-south cost of living divide was intensifying regional inequality.