The great North South economic inactivity divide

A NORTH/south divide really does exist when it comes to health and wealth with those in deprived areas twice as likely to be ailing as those in the most affluent places.

- Chris Riches

They are also 40% more likely to not be economically active.

The report for the cross-party Institute for Public Policy Research Commission on Health and Prosperity found a "stark divide" across the nation.