Uk Social Mobility Commission

State of the Nation 2023: People and Places

The Social Mobility Commission published its 2023 annual report, State of the Nation: People and Places, analyzing social mobility across the UK using a new Social Mobility Index. The report measures social mobility across five dimensions—occupation, income, education, housing, and wealth—with breakdowns by geography and protected characteristics including sex, ethnicity, and disability. The report builds on the approach established in 2022 and introduces new data relating to geography and protected characteristics.

Alun Francis OBE Appointed SMC Chair, Deputies Named

Alun Francis OBE has been confirmed as permanent Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) following approval by the Women and Equalities Select Committee. Resham Kotecha and Rob Wilson have been appointed as Deputy Chairs on an interim jobshare basis. The SMC is an advisory non-departmental public body sponsored by the Cabinet Office's Equality Hub.

Inclusive Britain Action Plan Update Report - 74 Actions on Disparities

The Social Mobility Commission and Equality Hub published the Inclusive Britain update report tracking progress on 74 actions to tackle entrenched disparities in education, health, criminal justice, and the workplace. The action plan was originally published in March 2022 under three aims: building trust and fairness in institutions, promoting equality of opportunity, and fostering belonging in the UK.

State of the Nation 2024: Local to National, Mapping Opportunities for All

The Social Mobility Commission published its 2024 annual State of the Nation report, presenting updated social mobility statistics across 203 UK local authority areas using the new Social Mobility Index. The report introduces the Index of Promising Prospects for young people aged 25-44 and three enabler indices covering Conditions of Childhood, Labour Market Opportunities, and Innovation and Growth. Data is broken down by protected characteristics including sex, ethnicity, and disability, accessible via an accompanying online tool.

State of the Nation 2025: The Evolving Story of Social Mobility in the UK

The Social Mobility Commission published its annual State of the Nation 2025 report, updating its Social Mobility Index and comparing UK outcomes with other nations. The 59-page report tracks long-term geographical disparities in social mobility across the UK and examines how intermediate outcomes have changed over time. The report includes accessible formats in English and Welsh.