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

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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.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:40:04 UTC.

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