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White household income in UK 63% higher than black households, ONS finds

White households in the UK have incomes 63% higher than black households, and even after taxes and benefits are nearly a fifth better off, according to official figures.

White household income in UK 63% higher than black households, ONS finds
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also found that income inequality in the UK has widened over the past two years – partly due to the benefits freeze – and indicated that it is likely to widen further as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read more at the Guardian

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