'The exact opposite of levelling up' - North East groups call for Universal Credit uplift to be kept Business groups, charities and campaigners have formed an unprecedented coalition to warn that child poverty will rise and the economy will suffer Sign up for free to get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info