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Health
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Income
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London and South East: higher incomes, high-paid services.
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London and South East: higher incomes, high-paid services.
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London and South East: fewer high-paid opportunities, declining services.
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London and South East: lower incomes, primary-sector jobs.
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London and South East: similar incomes to all regions.
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