Social mobility barometer poll results for 2019
Poll highlights stark regional differences in people’s perceptions of their life prospects. People living in the north-east are the most pessimistic about their chances to…
Social Mobility Commission
Research and analysis: Social mobility barometer poll results 2019
The public’s attitude to social mobility in 2019. Documents Barometer: social mobility 2019 to 2020 PDF, 566KB, 37 pages This file may not be suitable…
Research and analysis: Low Pay Commission Report 2019
The Low Pay Commission’s 2019 report on the National Minimum Wage, including the analysis and evidence underpinning its recommendations to Government. Documents Low Pay Commission…
National Living Wage to hit 60 per cent target in April
The Low Pay Commission’s 2019 recommendations complete the path originally set out in 2015. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) today publishes its 2019 recommendations on…
Low Pay Commission advice to Government on the future of the minimum wage
The Low Pay Commission is publishing two reports with its advice to Government on the future of the UK minimum wage The Low Pay Commission…
Top 75 UK employers for social mobility revealed
23 employers enter the top list for the first time – including MI6 85% feel their clients care about the social class mix of their…
National Living Wage to apply to 21 year olds
The Chancellor yesterday (30 Sept) announced his intention to lower the age threshold for the National Living Wage to 21, accepting advice from the Low…
Good Work Plan: one-sided flexibility – addressing unfair flexible working practices
We are analysing your feedback Visit this page again soon to download the outcome to this public feedback. Summary We are seeking views on the proposals…
Extra-curricular activities, soft skills and social mobility: Huge disparities in participation of extra curricular activities depending on social background
Children from the wealthiest backgrounds are 3 times more likely to take up music classes out of school hours than children from the poorest backgrounds.…
Research and analysis: Extra-curricular activities, soft skills and social mobility
A report which highlights disparities in participation rates in extra-curricular activities based on social background. Documents An unequal playing field: extra-curricular activities, soft skills and…