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18 Dec 2025

Extreme regional disparities’ a leading cause of entrenched inequality in the UK, annual report states

The findings are set out in the Commission's new State of the Nation report, the most comprehensive annual analysis of social mobility in the UK

18 Dec 2025

Former industrial heartlands have faced 50 years of disadvantage, says Social Mobility Commission

The Commission’s annual State of the Nation report, the largest collection and analysis of data on social mobility in the UK, reveals “extreme regional differences”.

9 Dec 2025

New report reveals that Britons value feeling secure, healthy and connected, over high pay and professional status

Perceptions of Social Mobility looks at attitudes to class, inequality and what makes up a successful life in the UK in 2025

9 Dec 2025

Britons reject status-driven social mobility - success now means stability, wellbeing and a life lived on your own terms

New report sheds light on public perceptions of social mobility

27 Nov 2025

New Social Mobility Commission report calls for more powers for local government to unlock greater opportunity for millions

Regional Insights calls for action on a series of recommendations based on best practice from across the country

27 Nov 2025

Local insight & devolved decision-making hold the key to solving Britain’s social mobility problem

New report from The Social Mobility Commission highlights the potential impact of a place-based approach to social mobility

18 Nov 2025

In the latest episode of the Social Mobility Talks podcast, Ryan Henson, Social Mobility Commission Commissioner, speaks to Justine Greening, former Secretary of State for Education.

13 Oct 2025

Social Mobility Commission publishes report urging growth and investment outside of London and the South East

The report offers an ambitious strategy to boost growth and investment in the UK’s most disadvantaged regions.

13 Oct 2025

Social Mobility Commission calls for bold new investment and growth strategy to supercharge economies in ‘left behind’ parts of Britain

New report calls for the creation of ‘Opportunity Zones’ to break down barriers to opportunity.

16 Sep 2025

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.

10 Sep 2025

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.

4 Sep 2025

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.