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<p>Improving social mobility is at the heart of the government’s ambition to make
Britain a country that works for everyone. A strong economy means there are more job
opportunities and that wages are higher, both of which are vital to improve social
mobility. The Autumn Budget committed to tackling poverty, improving skills, and ensuring
that every generation can look forward to a better standard of living than the one
before.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2010 there are 600,000 fewer people, including 200,000
fewer children, in absolute poverty (before housing costs), and employment has risen
to near record levels in the UK, accounting for the bulk of GDP growth over the last
seven years. The Autumn Budget announced further action to raise living standards
by increasing the National Living Wage and to make progress on delivering the manifesto
commitment to raise the personal allowance to £12,500. Furthermore, the Budget announced
£406m of investment in skills, with a focus of mathematics and digital skills, thereby
helping people obtain the abilities they need to secure better paid and highly skilled
jobs.</p><p> </p>
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