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 2026, the most comprehensive picture of social mobility in the UK.
Our landmark annual report reveals a mixed picture of progress and setbacks. 🧵
This week @JohnHealey_MP announced a roadmap for fiscal devolution.
The State of the Nation report does more than track who gets ahead, it maps 30-year housing, education, and occupational trends to give local leaders the data needed to drive growth and expand opportunity.
Life progress is influenced by sex, ethnicity & disability status
Despite outperforming boys in education, women end up in lower-paid jobs
Many ethnic minorities see a disconnect between educational attainment and workplace rewards
Disabled youth earn 8% less than peers
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Find out more about the state of social mobility in the UK: shorturl.at/HcroC
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Did you see Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram on Gogglebox debating Twiglets versus Skips and Celebrity Traitors?
Now watch them cover social mobility, regional devolution and alternative pathways for young people. No mention of crisps, unfortunately.
Link below 👇
How can employers influence socio-economic inequalities and social mobility in the UK?
We’ve published a new report reviewing and evaluating the evidence on what works, and making recommendations for future practical support for employers.
Link in comments👇
Coming soon: our landmark State of the Nation 2026 report. 📊
This year, we’ve analysed 50 years of data to shed new light on the true picture of social mobility in the UK.
We'll share the full findings in the coming weeks. Make sure you're following us so you don't miss out.
We are delighted that our Evidence and Analysis Team has been announced as runners up for the Government Economic Service John Hoy Memorial Award in the economic analysis in government category for their work on State of the Nation 2025.
Congratulations to all involved
The Local Innovation and Economic Dynamism index equips policymakers, government and local leaders with the data needed to boost regional growth and expand social mobility across the UK.
🚨 Out today: Local Innovation & Economic Dynamism Index
Business and economic dynamism can unlock opportunities for social mobility through faster growth, higher productivity & better-paying jobs.
Our new tool sheds light on which parts of the UK are making the most progress.
Does your postcode dictate your privilege?
Samuel grew up in a small village in South Wales, but felt he had to leave his home to find success.
Read his story here: bit.ly/4zkvqoU
From Neets to Numeracy and access to music to the plight of Britain’s coastal communities, our work has been cited in a number of parliamentary debates over the past few months.
Find out more about the work featured:
🎻How extra-curricular activities can boost social mobility shorturl.at/NW8DP
🧱Importance of building strong academic foundations shorturl.at/8goSC
⛱️Challenges faced by Britain’s coastal communities shorturl.at/giK6x
How does intersectionality affect social mobility?
Dep Chair @ReshamKotecha tackled this question at a @HSBC panel on supporting progression for women from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Discussion included the practical steps organisations can take to widen opportunity.
