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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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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