UK Social Mobility Report Highlights Regional Disparities

Young people in post-industrial and rural areas face fewer opportunities compared to those in London and the South East, according to new findings.

The Social Mobility Commission identified stark regional divides affecting young people's prospects.
Areas like Sunderland, Hull, and Cornwall have some of the lowest opportunities for upward mobility.
Good transport links to major cities are crucial for better social mobility, the report found.
Young people in London and the Home Counties continue to have the best chances for high-paying jobs.
The commission calls for targeted local solutions to address deeply entrenched educational and economic disparities.