Shaping a society that gives everyone a fair chance
The Social Mobility Commission exists to help create a country where the circumstances of someone’s birth do not determine their outcomes in life.
State of the Nation 2025: The evolving story of social mobility in the UK
Our landmark annual report presents the most comprehensive annual analysis of social mobility in the UK.
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Who shapes the future? Women, Tech and AI – New Podcast Episode
Right now only 1 in 4 tech workers are women and just 9% are from a low socio-economic background. What does it mean when the sector shaping the future doesn’t… read more
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‘Extreme regional disparities’ a leading cause of entrenched inequality in the UK, annual report states
Data spanning the last 25 years, collected and analysed by the Social Mobility Commission, lays bare a stark reality – modern day Britain is plagued by regional inequalities. The findings… read more
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Former industrial heartlands have faced 50 years of disadvantage, says Social Mobility Commission
Largest report of UK social mobility exposes ‘entrenched disadvantages’ and postcode lottery across the UK. “Left behind communities” described as the “defining social mobility challenge of our generation” by Chair… read more
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New report reveals that Britons value feeling secure, healthy and connected, over high pay and professional status
The Social Mobility Commission has published our new report which shows that Britons value feeling secure, healthy and connected, over high pay and professional status. The report presents public perceptions… read more
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Britons reject status-driven social mobility – success now means stability, wellbeing and a life lived on your own terms
New research published by the Social Mobility Commission reveals: The British public are far less concerned about money and social status, than they are about financial stability and their personal… read more
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New Social Mobility Commission report calls for more powers for local government to unlock greater opportunity for millions
The Social Mobility Commission has published a new report which calls for devolved authorities to be given greater powers and resources to help tackle the UK’s social mobility problem. The report… read more
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Who shapes the future? Women, Tech and AI
Right now only 1 in 4 tech workers are women and just 9% are from a low socio-economic background. What does it mean when the sector shaping the future doesn’t… read more
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State of the Nation 2025: The evolving story of social mobility in the UK
The Social Mobility Commission has published its State of the Nation report, which sets out its views on the progress made towards improving social mobility in the UK. Using data… read more
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Perceptions of Social Mobility in the UK: unpacking public attitudes and evolving aspirations
The Social Mobility Commission’s report, Perceptions of Social Mobility in the UK: unpacking public attitudes and evolving aspirations, presents public perceptions of social mobility, inequality and what constitutes a successful… read more
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Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions
The Social Mobility Commission’s report, Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions, calls for more powers to be granted to beloved administrations to help tackle the UK’s social mobility… read more
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Is Britain missing out on “bags of talent”? With Justine Greening
Is Britain missing out on “bags of talent”? In the latest episode of the Social Mobility Commission podcast Commissioner Ryan Henson speaks to former Education Secretary Justine Greening. Justine is… read more
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Innovation, investment and inclusion: a framework for regional renewal
The Social Mobility Commission’s report, Innovation, investment and inclusion, calls for bold changes to drive economic growth and opportunity in the UK’s most disadvantaged areas. The report, by the Commission’s… read more
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What is social mobility?
Social mobility is the link between a person’s occupation or income and the occupation or income of their parents. Where there is a strong link, there is a lower level of social mobility. Where there is a weak link, there is a higher level of social mobility.
