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                      Find out more about the trend of rising inequality in the UK...

                      Find out more about the trend of rising inequality in the UK with these useful articles 

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                      • Published on: Friday 26th October 2012
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                      • Posted under: Global Education, International Development, Global Development Management, International Studies, Society
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