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
Three in four people see a large gap between social classes in the UK.
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Three in four people see a large gap between social classes in the UK.
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional and managerial jobs slows, this is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional and managerial jobs slows, this is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
These cities show a sign of hope in the future of social mobility and levelling the playing field across the UK.
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
January 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
These cities show a sign of hope in the future of social mobility and levelling the playing field across the UK.
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
🚀New research reveals hubs for innovation and growth emerging across the UK beyond London
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
January 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
🚀New research reveals hubs for innovation and growth emerging across the UK beyond London
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
Poor transport in areas of persistent disadvantage is a barrier to social mobility.
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
January 12, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Poor transport in areas of persistent disadvantage is a barrier to social mobility.
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
State of the Nation 2025 shows a complex picture of opportunity for young people. The gap between socio-economic backgrounds has widened, with professional families benefiting most. We must ensure equal opportunity to professional opportunities, regardless of background.
January 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
State of the Nation 2025 shows a complex picture of opportunity for young people. The gap between socio-economic backgrounds has widened, with professional families benefiting most. We must ensure equal opportunity to professional opportunities, regardless of background.
You can explore all of our reccomendations in our Regional Insights Report 👉 bit.ly/48iuLbL
January 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
You can explore all of our reccomendations in our Regional Insights Report 👉 bit.ly/48iuLbL
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.
January 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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.
Read more about what Liverpool City Region is doing to improve social mobility in our Regional Insights report bit.ly/4pmqhqV
January 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Read more about what Liverpool City Region is doing to improve social mobility in our Regional Insights report bit.ly/4pmqhqV
With the right support, young people can aspire to a career they may not have thought possible - Alex went from unemployment to a civil engineering placement through @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social Households into Work scheme.
January 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
With the right support, young people can aspire to a career they may not have thought possible - Alex went from unemployment to a civil engineering placement through @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social Households into Work scheme.
For the first time State of the Nation 2025 uses international comparison to shed new light on the true picture of social mobility.
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 bit.ly/3YxBycS
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 bit.ly/3YxBycS
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
For the first time State of the Nation 2025 uses international comparison to shed new light on the true picture of social mobility.
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 bit.ly/3YxBycS
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 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.