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Pocket money has been hit by hard times, with the amount of cash given to children falling.<\/p>\n

According to research by Halifax, hand outs have hit a seven year low with the average weekly amount now just \u00a35.89.<\/p>\n

This figure has fallen from \u00a36.24 in 2009 and a staggering \u00a38.37 in 2005.<\/p>\n

The gender pay gap is still evident with boys receiving an average of 40 pence more than girls.<\/p>\n

Top pocket money earners live in Wales with children reporting averages of \u00a37.77.<\/p>\n

Londoners have experienced a fall from \u00a310.79 also to \u00a37.77.<\/p>\n

Children in the South West receive just \u00a35.05.<\/p>\n

Around 49 per cent of children think they are getting a fair deal though 42 per cent think they are worth more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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