Social class and nepotism are impacting early career opportunities for young people, according to new research from KPMG UK.

The study of 2,000 adolescents found that those from low socio-economic backgrounds were less likely to have gained either formal or informal work experience.

A total 40 percent of those from low socio-economic backgrounds had gained exposure to the world of work, compared to almost half (47 percent) of young people on average.