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  Pocket money divides UK kids
Updated 02 August 2002, 17.14
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Children in northern England and Scotland are raking in the pocket money compared to kids in the South, according to a new report.

The research also found that poorer kids are getting more cash from their parents, than those who are from well off families.

  Click here to tell us how much pocket money you get!


Seven to 10-year-olds living in Scotland and the North receive an average of £3 pocket money a week, while those in the South get just £2.67.

As many as 13% lucky Northern children get a fiver or more a week, while only 9% of Midlanders make that.

The pocket money divide also sees 14-year-olds in the South earning an average of £6.39, that's 28p less than their friends in the North.

Rocket spending power

Mintel, the report's researchers predict that pocket money will rise to around £7.80 in five years. This means you'll be pocketing £3bn altogether.

That's enough dosh to pay for three space shuttle launches!

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