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In addition, there is also another aspect
regarding the regional differences in the UK
The term ‘north-south divide’ is used to refer to the social,
cultural and economic differences between the north and the
south of England. Studies show that the quality of life in the
south and the east is far better than that of the rest of the
country. For example, people in London and nearby cities have
greater income, higher education and better health conditions
than people who live in the north.