Overview

• 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.