Robot Invasion Will Widen U.K.'s North-South Economic Divide
- Impact on jobs to be less severe in wealthier cities in south
- Centre for Cities think tank publishes its 2018 outlook
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The increased use of automation in the U.K. could exacerbate the economic divide between the north and south of the country, according to a report by the Centre for Cities.
The think tank said that one-in-five existing jobs in British cities -- about 3.6 million in total -- could be displaced by 2030 because of automation and globalization. Retail, customer service roles and warehouse jobs are among the most at risk.