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Analysis finds that Britain's low-paid workers are permanently stuck in low-paid jobs, and that social mobility in the UK will stall without action.
Report finds that young Muslims are less likely to succeed in the labour market than any other faith group.
Report finds that many low-cost government backed home ownership schemes are most likely to benefit better-off buyers
Report shows that government policies over the last 20 years have delivered little progress on social mobility in Britain.
Social Mobility Employer Index announces top 50 UK employers who have taken the most action to improve social mobility within the workplace.
Social mobility barometer exposes pessimism among young people and stark geographical divide.
Education Secretary Justine Greening opens conference on the causes and consequences of declining social mobility in Britain.
Research shows a rise in 'bank of mum and dad' helping their children onto the housing ladder.
Research finds that progress made by poor pupils in primary school is all but wiped out during secondary school.
This research brings together evidence on parenting behaviours and the extent to which public policy can support parents.
Professional people from working class backgrounds are paid £6,800 less than their colleagues from more affluent backgrounds.
Poor white boys do worse in schools but black and Asian Muslim young people, girls especially, do worse for jobs.
Northern businesses have a crucial role in boosting social mobility says the Rt Hon Alan Milburn.
A Social Mobility Commission report shows a wide progression gap between post-16 choices made by bright poor kids and their affluent peers.
Britain's social mobility problem is getting worse for young people.
New index showcases companies which access talent from all backgrounds.
Response to announcement by Education Secretary Justine Greening on new opportunities areas to support children and young people
A new report highlights a culture of conformity in investment banking, where even clothes can count against less privileged young people.
A new Social Mobility Commission report highlights wide division in parenting and children's life chances.
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