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England's North-South Life Expectancy Gap Widens

Published Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Updated July 26

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Life expectancy in London rose by nearly a year in the decade to 2023-25, while five northern regions experienced little or no rise over the same period.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes that the widening life expectancy gap highlights the failure of 'levelling up' plans and calls for a cross-government approach to address underlying determinants of health beyond just the health service.

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