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There many ways play a part in the responsible business agenda in the East of England. Find out what the key issues facing business are, how you can be involved, and what support and advice Business in the Community can offer.

The region is home to around 5.5 million people. Population density is highest in Luton which, with 4,265 people per square kilometre, is one of the highest outside London. Although Luton is notable for its ethnic diversity, the rest of the region falls slightly below the average for ethnic diversity in the UK.

The East of England provides first class quality of life. Compared with other regions, most people enjoy longer and healthier lives, some of the lowest crime levels in the UK, and an employment rate that is among the highest in the UK. Households in the East spend the most on recreation and culture of any region.

However, there are pockets of significant deprivation in areas with otherwise high quality of life and there are black, minority ethnic and migrant communities for whom the indicators are far less benign. There is a strong relationship between deprivation andpeople’s health, with people living in areas characterised by the highest rates of deprivation experiencing poor health and lower life expectancy.

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