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Tom Forth observes that preliminary data suggests a significant shift in the regional fiscal landscape of the UK.
He reports that, for the first time in his experience, a region within England may hold the highest fiscal deficit as a percentage of gross value added (GVA) among all UK regions.
Forth has previously questioned London's strength as the main driver of the UK economy. In a separate analysis, he noted that Ireland imposes higher overall and income taxes than the UK for most earners. These assessments contribute to an ongoing discussion about regional fiscal patterns.