in production, which led to such large numbers of unemployed people, obviously had an adverse effect on the financial situation of Britain, as unemployment benefits rose from £12 million in 1929 to £125 million in 1931.
             It is obvious that there was a North/South divide in Britain, which affected the economy of the country as a whole. The divide was an industrial one, as 80% of the 'new' industries were loc
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