Fading Mobility in Britain: Study Finds Fewer Climbing the Class Ladder, Greater Satisfaction Among Moversš„53
6/30/2026ā¢Politics > Social Issues
- ā¢Fewer people are moving between social classes, reflecting structural economic changes
- ā¢Post-WWII period saw high upward mobility due to industrial growth, welfare expansion, and wider access to education
- ā¢Decline of manufacturing and rise of skill-based service jobs have created barriers to advancement
- ā¢Income inequality and rising housing costs, especially in London and the South East, limit upward mobility
- ā¢Educational disparities persist, with disadvantaged groups less likely to access elite institutions or high-paying careers
