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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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Local insight & devolved decision-making hold the key to solving Britain’s social mobility problem
New report from The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) highlights the potential impact of a place-based approach to social mobility; empowering local governments with decisions that affect their communities From transport to… read more
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Is Britain missing out on ‘bags of talent’ – new podcast episode with Justine Greening, former Secretary of State for Education.
In the latest episode of the Social Mobility Talks podcast, Ryan Henson, Social Mobility Commission Commissioner, speaks to Justine Greening. Justine is a former Secretary of State for Education and Minister… read more
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Social Mobility Commission publishes report urging growth and investment outside of London and the South East
The Social Mobility Commission has published a new report, which offers an ambitious strategy to boost growth and investment in the UK’s most disadvantaged regions. The report, from the Commission’s… read more
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Social Mobility Commission calls for bold new investment and growth strategy to supercharge economies in ‘left behind’ parts of Britain
The Social Mobility Commission has published a new report today, unveiling an ambitious new blueprint for channelling investment into the UK’s most disadvantaged areas. The report, from the Commission’s Economic Growth and… read more
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Social Mobility Commission Symposium: Welcome address from Chair Alun Francis
Read a transcript of the welcome address delivered by Alun Francis, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, at Manchester Hall on 15 September.
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Trevor Phillips keynote from the London Social Mobility Commission Symposium
Read a transcript of Trevor Phillips opening keynote from the London Social Mobility Commission Symposium.
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Devolution, growth and opportunity: How the Liverpool City Region is closing the opportunity gap
In the latest episode of the Social Mobility Talks podcast, Alun Francis, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission and Steve Rotherham, Metro Major of the Liverpool City Region, discuss how devolution is helping the region close the opportunity gap.