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.
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“Manchesterism”: Building the UK’s Leading Engine of Social Mobility – Andy Burnham joins Alun Francis for new podcast episode
Greater Manchester has become the trailblazer for English devolution, but what can other parts of the country learn from its experience? In the latest episode of Social Mobility Talks, Alun… read more
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Social Mobility Commission vows to deepen understanding of opportunity in Northern Ireland during visit
More localised approaches are essential to driving opportunity and reducing regional inequalities across Northern Ireland, according to the Social Mobility Commission. Robert Wilson, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission,… read more
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All NEETs are not the same, Social Mobility Commission warns government review
The national conversation on the nearly one million young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETs) is failing to address the regional inequality and entrenched disadvantages behind the stats,… read more
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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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The Social Mobility Commission publishes a wide variety of research and reports aimed at promoting social mobility in the UK All resources
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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 devolved 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.
