Social Mobility Commission
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Official feed of the Social Mobility Commission. We monitor progress towards improving social mobility in the UK & promote social mobility in England.
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🚨Launching today: State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive annual analysis of social mobility in the UK.
The report is a powerful tool to understand the state of social mobility and identify effective ways to deal with persistent inequalities.
Find our more: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
The report is a powerful tool to understand the state of social mobility and identify effective ways to deal with persistent inequalities.
Find our more: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
🎉Thank you to everyone who's engaged with our work this year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
December 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🎉Thank you to everyone who's engaged with our work this year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
Find out more about social mobility coniditoins in the UK by reading our State of the Nation 2025 report: bit.ly/3YxBycS
December 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Find out more about social mobility coniditoins in the UK by reading our State of the Nation 2025 report: bit.ly/3YxBycS
Rural areas across the UK face declining opportunities for young people. Long distances to further education and high-skilled jobs, combined with expensive travel costs, mean young people in rural communities risk falling further behind as the economy shifts.
December 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Rural areas across the UK face declining opportunities for young people. Long distances to further education and high-skilled jobs, combined with expensive travel costs, mean young people in rural communities risk falling further behind as the economy shifts.
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional jobs slows, upward mobility is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional jobs slows, upward mobility is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
State of the Nation 2025 sheds new light on the true picture of social mobility in the UK.
Deputy Chair Resham Kotecha discusses the findings of our annual report with @lbc.co.uk Steve Holden.
Find out about Social Mobility in your area using our Data Explorer Tool: https://bit.ly/3Y3Nq6o
Deputy Chair Resham Kotecha discusses the findings of our annual report with @lbc.co.uk Steve Holden.
Find out about Social Mobility in your area using our Data Explorer Tool: https://bit.ly/3Y3Nq6o
December 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
State of the Nation 2025 sheds new light on the true picture of social mobility in the UK.
Deputy Chair Resham Kotecha discusses the findings of our annual report with @lbc.co.uk Steve Holden.
Find out about Social Mobility in your area using our Data Explorer Tool: https://bit.ly/3Y3Nq6o
Deputy Chair Resham Kotecha discusses the findings of our annual report with @lbc.co.uk Steve Holden.
Find out about Social Mobility in your area using our Data Explorer Tool: https://bit.ly/3Y3Nq6o
Our State of the Nation report reveals ‘left behind’ communities are facing entrenched disadvantages that stretch back decades.
Full report here 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
Full report here 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our State of the Nation report reveals ‘left behind’ communities are facing entrenched disadvantages that stretch back decades.
Full report here 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
Full report here 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
🚨Launching today: State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive annual analysis of social mobility in the UK.
The report is a powerful tool to understand the state of social mobility and identify effective ways to deal with persistent inequalities.
Find our more: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
The report is a powerful tool to understand the state of social mobility and identify effective ways to deal with persistent inequalities.
Find our more: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
December 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🚨Launching today: State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive annual analysis of social mobility in the UK.
The report is a powerful tool to understand the state of social mobility and identify effective ways to deal with persistent inequalities.
Find our more: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
The report is a powerful tool to understand the state of social mobility and identify effective ways to deal with persistent inequalities.
Find our more: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
You can watch the full select committee appearance here: bit.ly/3XVLAnZ
December 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
You can watch the full select committee appearance here: bit.ly/3XVLAnZ
Our Chair Alun Francis spoke at the Women & Equalities Select Committee. He gave evidence on the state of social mobility in the UK, how social mobility varies across the country and prospects for women from a low socio-economic background.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Our Chair Alun Francis spoke at the Women & Equalities Select Committee. He gave evidence on the state of social mobility in the UK, how social mobility varies across the country and prospects for women from a low socio-economic background.
How do you describe your class? Most people say they are the same social class as their parents, despite feeling better off.
👉Learn more: Perceptions of Social Mobility, link in bio
👉Learn more: Perceptions of Social Mobility, link in bio
December 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
How do you describe your class? Most people say they are the same social class as their parents, despite feeling better off.
👉Learn more: Perceptions of Social Mobility, link in bio
👉Learn more: Perceptions of Social Mobility, link in bio
You can listen to the full interview here: bit.ly/4pAQenC
December 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
You can listen to the full interview here: bit.ly/4pAQenC
Chair Alun Francis joins @lbc.co.uk Sandy Warr to discuss the government plans to offer job opportunities in hospitality and construction for young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), reflecting on what more needs to be done to support NEETs in the UK.
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Chair Alun Francis joins @lbc.co.uk Sandy Warr to discuss the government plans to offer job opportunities in hospitality and construction for young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), reflecting on what more needs to be done to support NEETs in the UK.
What does a successful life look like in the UK in 2025?
🚨Our new report reveals that Britons value feeling secure, healthy and connected, over high pay and professional status.
👉Find out more in Public Perceptions of #SocialMobility in the UK https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
🚨Our new report reveals that Britons value feeling secure, healthy and connected, over high pay and professional status.
👉Find out more in Public Perceptions of #SocialMobility in the UK https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What does a successful life look like in the UK in 2025?
🚨Our new report reveals that Britons value feeling secure, healthy and connected, over high pay and professional status.
👉Find out more in Public Perceptions of #SocialMobility in the UK https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
🚨Our new report reveals that Britons value feeling secure, healthy and connected, over high pay and professional status.
👉Find out more in Public Perceptions of #SocialMobility in the UK https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
You can read the full report Innovation, investment and inclusion: a framework for regional renewal here: bit.ly/4h5kqnj
December 8, 2025 at 9:52 AM
You can read the full report Innovation, investment and inclusion: a framework for regional renewal here: bit.ly/4h5kqnj
Deputy Chair Rob Wilson spoke on innovation, investment and inclusion at People Plus UK's Social Recruitment Advocacy Group summit, sharing insights from our latest report on apprenticeship reform, mentoring, job coaching and flexible skills budgets.
December 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Deputy Chair Rob Wilson spoke on innovation, investment and inclusion at People Plus UK's Social Recruitment Advocacy Group summit, sharing insights from our latest report on apprenticeship reform, mentoring, job coaching and flexible skills budgets.
Would you benefit from a bigger team?
Not only does #SocialMobility change lives, it helps businesses succeed, says Justine Greening.
🎧tune in here: bit.ly/4pkS2Re
Not only does #SocialMobility change lives, it helps businesses succeed, says Justine Greening.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Would you benefit from a bigger team?
Not only does #SocialMobility change lives, it helps businesses succeed, says Justine Greening.
🎧tune in here: bit.ly/4pkS2Re
Not only does #SocialMobility change lives, it helps businesses succeed, says Justine Greening.
🎧tune in here: bit.ly/4pkS2Re
We met with parliamentarians to discuss our work. We covered recent reports and recommendations, the new Data Explorer Tool with geographical analysis across the UK, and how we're working with MPs and Peers to understand the social mobility opportunities and challenges in the UK.
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We met with parliamentarians to discuss our work. We covered recent reports and recommendations, the new Data Explorer Tool with geographical analysis across the UK, and how we're working with MPs and Peers to understand the social mobility opportunities and challenges in the UK.
“Growth doesn’t just happen in London in happens all around the country” West Midlands Deputy Mayor Sharon Thompson discusses insights from our latest report with Commissioner Ryan Henson
👉You can read the full report in our bio
👉You can read the full report in our bio
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“Growth doesn’t just happen in London in happens all around the country” West Midlands Deputy Mayor Sharon Thompson discusses insights from our latest report with Commissioner Ryan Henson
👉You can read the full report in our bio
👉You can read the full report in our bio
Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions, explores four key themes and gives recommendations on how to close the disadvantage gap.
👉Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
👉Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
November 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions, explores four key themes and gives recommendations on how to close the disadvantage gap.
👉Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
👉Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
"I'm determined to build a region where everyone, no matter their background, can succeed" – Mayor @richardparkerwm.bsky.social on his goals for the West Midlands as we publish Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions.
👉Read the report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
👉Read the report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"I'm determined to build a region where everyone, no matter their background, can succeed" – Mayor @richardparkerwm.bsky.social on his goals for the West Midlands as we publish Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions.
👉Read the report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
👉Read the report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
Launching today: Regional Insights - Creating fairer chances across the regions
Our latest report sets recommendations on how practical, locally-led decisions, could help unlock opportunity for millions of people across the UK.
Read more👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
Our latest report sets recommendations on how practical, locally-led decisions, could help unlock opportunity for millions of people across the UK.
Read more👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
November 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Launching today: Regional Insights - Creating fairer chances across the regions
Our latest report sets recommendations on how practical, locally-led decisions, could help unlock opportunity for millions of people across the UK.
Read more👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
Our latest report sets recommendations on how practical, locally-led decisions, could help unlock opportunity for millions of people across the UK.
Read more👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
What does AI mean for education and skills?
Justine Greening and Ryan Henson on why now, more than ever, helping people reach their potential is absolutely essential for Britain.
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Justine Greening and Ryan Henson on why now, more than ever, helping people reach their potential is absolutely essential for Britain.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What does AI mean for education and skills?
Justine Greening and Ryan Henson on why now, more than ever, helping people reach their potential is absolutely essential for Britain.
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Justine Greening and Ryan Henson on why now, more than ever, helping people reach their potential is absolutely essential for Britain.
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“Social mobility is for everyone, not just some places and some people”.
We sit down with Justine Greening to speak about the benefits of place based approaches.
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We sit down with Justine Greening to speak about the benefits of place based approaches.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“Social mobility is for everyone, not just some places and some people”.
We sit down with Justine Greening to speak about the benefits of place based approaches.
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We sit down with Justine Greening to speak about the benefits of place based approaches.
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“Different places need different plans and strategies, different people need different plans and strategies.”
We speak to Justine Greening about the complexity of solving the social mobility challenge.
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We speak to Justine Greening about the complexity of solving the social mobility challenge.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Different places need different plans and strategies, different people need different plans and strategies.”
We speak to Justine Greening about the complexity of solving the social mobility challenge.
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We speak to Justine Greening about the complexity of solving the social mobility challenge.
🎧tune in here: https://bit.ly/4pkS2Re
Next week we are excited to be publishing our report Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions
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November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Next week we are excited to be publishing our report Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions
Join our mailing list to get your copy - https://shorturl.at/u3qOJ
Join our mailing list to get your copy - https://shorturl.at/u3qOJ