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Why did NI see the biggest rise?
Northern Ireland's significant increase in disposable income is likely due to substantial inflation-linked rises in welfare benefits, state pensions, and the minimum wage. These increases had a larger proportional impact there compared to other UK regions, where average incomes might already be higher.
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