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Spatial agglomeration, productivity and inequality
This think piece helps us to provide a context within which to consider regional disparities, but does not offer easy solutions in terms of changing the situation. It does indicate the wide range of policy levers – including tax, transport, business incentives, housing, education and employment policy – which have a role to play in addressing regional inequalities.
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Social Mobility Conference 2024 – People and places: innovation and opportunities for all
This event is being postponed due to the upcoming general election. We will update with additional details as soon as possible At the Social Mobility Commission, we are committed to… read more
Mind the Class Gap: A Creative Mentor Network webinar
Our Head of Stakeholder Engagement (skills and employment) Paula Kemp joined the Creative Mentor Network (CMN) for a webinar discussing socio-economic inclusion in the Creative Industries. Attracting and including a… read more
Advancing Social Mobility in Accountancy: An ICAS Webinar
On 16 April, our Head of Stakeholder Engagement (skills and employment) Paula Kemp joined other panellists at an event hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS). More… read more
Business in the Community – Opening Doors
At the start of the year, Business in the Community initiated a groundbreaking research project in collaboration with Aldermore Bank, Heathrow Airport, and Lloyd’s Register, to identify best practices for… read more
Employers Newsletter – 26 March 2024
If you want to receive regular updates from us, please complete this form to join our mailing list. Hello, We’re delighted to announce a further event in our series of partner events… read more
Social Mobility Commission and Policy Connect: Developing Skills and Talent: Social Mobility and Post-16 Education
The Social Mobility Commission, in partnership with Policy Connect, held a panel discussion on “Developing Skills and Talent: Social Mobility and Post-16 Education“. The event was hosted by Baroness Garden… read more
The importance of early years – with David Bell
Rob Wilson, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission hosts the latest edition of our podcast with Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sunderland, discussing early years care… read more
Regional inequality – with Ed Balls
Resham Kotecha, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, discusses regional inequalities, innovation, devolution, breakfast clubs and more with former Cabinet Minister, Ed Balls.
‘Growing Opportunities’ – recap of our Think Tank event in partnership with SMF
On Thursday 29th February, we hosted a dynamic panel discussion, in collaboration with the Social Market Foundation, exploring how regional economic growth and better employment opportunities are key to supporting… read more
AI – a tool for social mobility? With Adrian Joseph
Resham Kotecha, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission discusses AI with Adrian Joseph OBE, including how it can be used to help address social mobility, representation in the tech… read more
Social Mobility Commission and Demos: How can better data drive social mobility?
A dynamic panel discussion exploring how employers, policymakers, researchers and others can better use data to drive social mobility and the changes needed to make this happen. There are still significant… read more