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Date: 27th July 1997
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Original Broadcast Channel: BBC1
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P123 CEEFAX 1 123 Mon 28 Jul 01:44/33 INCOME INEQUALITY HERE TO STAY — BOOK The richest 10% of the population now has as much income as the whole of the poorest 50%, according to a new book. The book, Inequality in the UK from theInstitute of Fiscal Studies, says the last 20 years has seen an unprecedentedincrease in income inequality. And it says that with no apparent prospect of higher benefits or taxes, the situation is unlikely to change. It adds that the poorest group has the most families with children. Homebeat 141Politics 144Letters 145World 142Quotes 146Latest 150Next News News Heads Latest Main Menu