State of the Nation
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‘Mixed picture’ for social mobility as Brits climb career ladder yet can’t afford a home
Commission releases annual analysis of life chances in the UK Finding education and occupational mobility improving but worsening outlooks for youth employment and chance of owning a home Life progress… read more
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State of the Nation 2026: Who’s getting ahead?
State of the Nation is the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK. The 2026 report finds a mixed picture of progress and setbacks in different areas of… read more
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Lord Blunkett: “We must not patronise and paternalise”
At this year’s Social Mobility Commission Symposium, the Rt Hon Lord David Blunkett gave a keynote address on how society and the state must work alongside young people to support… read more
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How the West Midlands Combined Authority is utilising our data to drive impactful and inclusive interventions for residents
The West Midlands is one of the most diverse regions in England. It also has some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country, with our annual State of… read more
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How social mobility data is unlocking the next generation of tech talent
Tech She Can is the UK’s leading tech careers education and social mobility charity working to close the ‘inspiration’ and ‘aspiration’ gaps for children across the UK, encouraging all to… 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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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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Social Mobility Commission launches State of the Nation 2024 Report
The Social Mobility Commission has released its annual statutory State of the Nation Report, titled “Local to National: Mapping Opportunities for All”.
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State of the Nation Report 2024: Local to National, Mapping Opportunities for All
The State of the Nation 2024 report provides a comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK, highlighting key trends at a local level.
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Social Mobility Commission launches Childhood Origins of Social Mobility Report
The Childhood Origins of Social Mobility Report examines factors that influence social mobility in the UK, offering insights into the complex relationships between parental backgrounds, childhood experiences, and future life chances.
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State of the Nation 2023 – People and Places
People who grew up near London, Manchester or Edinburgh have the best chance of getting a professional job, irrespective of their socio-economic background, a report from the Social Mobility Commission… read more