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Social Mobility Commission co-hosts roundtable on AI rewards vs risks with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, The Social Mobility Commission and Tony Blair Institute for Global Change co-chaired a roundtable with business leaders, community stakeholders, and education institutions to discuss… read more
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Deputy Chair delivers keynote at United Nations Global Compact Network’s social mobility report launch
Resham Kotecha, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, addressed a room of business leaders, policymakers and regional stakeholders at the launch event of the UN Global Compact Network’s new… read more
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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 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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From Silicon Valley to South Yorkshire: boosting innovation for economic growth
How can Britain tackle persistent barriers to economic growth in ‘left behind’ communities. Rob Wilson explores the issues with David Richards, managing partner of venture capital firm Yorkshire AI Labs.
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Commission launches Economic Growth and Investment Group
A better understanding of the barriers to growth and community change are crucial to improving opportunities and long-term social mobility.
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Innovation Generation: next steps for social mobility
The Social Mobility Commission’s new strategy document sets out a new approach to social mobility.
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Traditional social mobility approaches are failing to give enough opportunities to all
Social mobility progress in the UK could go further and faster but is being held back by a lack of economic growth and innovation.
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Innovation Generation: next steps for social mobility
In September 2024 we published our annual State of the Nation report. In addition we have published numerous reports, papers and think pieces on subjects ranging from the value of… read more
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Social Mobility Talks: How can employers support social mobility
The latest episode of ‘Social Mobility Talks’ looks at the competitive advantage to businesses from building socio-economic background into their inclusion strategies.
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Social Mobility – why impact matters
Carol Sommerville is Chief People Officer at Compass Group UK & Ireland and is a member of the Social Mobility Commission’s Employer Advisory Group.