Average UK income passes pre-crash peak

Pensioners cashing in as income finally rises above its previous high, but working age households still lagging behind

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Another sign of Britain's economic recovery was seen today as official statistics emerged showing the average household disposable income has finally surpassed its pre-crash peak.

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