The North–South Divide & Transport

Economic development in the UK is not evenly distributed. The south-east of England, especially London, is significantly wealthier than the north of England, the Midlands, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This lesson examines the North–South divide, strategies to reduce it, and the role of transport infrastructure in economic development.

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The North–South Divide

The North–South divide refers to the economic and social differences between the prosperous south-east of England and the less prosperous regions of the north, Midlands, and devolved nations.

Key Differences