IPPR's Big Economy Chat #3: Wealth in the UK

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As the gap between those with loads and those with very little grows wealth has been in the headlines a lot in the last few years. In this episode we discuss wealth in the UK - who has it and why that matters - with Carys Roberts talking to Laurie-Laybourn-Langton.

Presenter: Laurie Laybourn-Langton Producer: Sofie Jenkinson

IPPR's Big Economy Chat #3: Wealth in the UK

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