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Some families face generations of being disadvantaged, a new report shows.
A key report shows the early years workforce in England is underpaid, overworked and undervalued.
Report highlighting that people who move out of their home areas earn more than those who stay behind.
The Disability Unit has established a new Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) Forum to strengthen its engagement with disabled people.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Sandra Wallace and Steven Cooper appointed as interim chairs of the Social Mobility Commission.
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) begins recruitment for a new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and up to four board members
New research finds that the apprenticeship system is failing people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
A third of the commission's key social mobility recommendations over the last 7 years have not been acted upon by government departments.
Following the release of the Public Health England review into disparities in the risks and outcomes of COVID-19, the Government’s Equality Hub is today (4th June 2020) setting out how this work will be taken forward.
Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss, gave evidence to the Women and Equalities Select Committee on 22 April, and set out her priorities for the Government Equalities Office.
Employers can attract and develop employees from all socio-economic backgrounds by using the new employers' toolkit.
Poll highlights stark regional differences in people's perceptions of their life prospects.
Report about huge disparities in participation of extra curricular activities depending on children's social background.
A report which highlights that Britain's most influential people are more likely to have attended private schools.
The Social Mobility Commission's State of the Nation 2018 to 2019 report highlights inequality in Britain and sets out key findings and recommendations.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Minister for Women and Equalities and Secretary of State for International Development, Penny Mordaunt, will today (4 March) announce a new UK government campaign to break the silence and …
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Victims of domestic abuse, homelessness or substance abuse, will be supported to return to work by a new government fund, launched today (7 Feb) by the Minister for Women and Equalities Penny Mordaunt.
Report highlighting that well-paid, highly-trained workers keep learning as low-skilled workers miss out
The unveiling marks exactly 100 years since some women first went to the ballot boxes and stood as candidates in a general election in the United Kingdom
To coincide with relaunch, we're publishing the 2018 social mobility barometer. It shows a deep divide between rich and poor and pessismism amongst the young.
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