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Alun Francis has been appointed permanent Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), with Resham Kotecha and Rob Wilson serving as deputies.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The CEO of Business in the Community will lead the refreshed Women’s Business Council as it takes evidence-based, data-driven action to empower women at work.
Current Equality and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Lesley Sawers OBE, has been appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC by the Minister for Women & Equalities
Today (26 June) Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has selected the current Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), Alun Francis, as the Government's preferred candidate for the position of …
The new Data Explorer breaks down social mobility measures across the UK by geography, gender, ethnicity and disability for the first time.
Renewed commitment brings gender and equalities at the heart of UK’s work in the LATAC region, as part of the UK government’s commitment to tackle inequalities around the world.
Kemi Badenoch MP, Minister for Women and Equalities, has announced that 32 of the Inclusive Britain action plan measures have been completed one year after the strategy was published
The Minister for Women and Equalities has today announced the Government's Equality Data Programme to better understand the barriers people face across the UK.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has today (Monday 16th January) appointed a new commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board.
The Equality Hub has today announced Alun Francis OBE as the new Interim Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC).
Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has today (Sunday 4th December) appointed two new Commissioners to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board.
The Social Mobility Commission has launched its new Employer Advisory Group and announced the members.
Today the Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, has appointed 7 new Commissioners to the Board of the Social Mobility Commission.
An innovative framework for measuring social mobility, tracking people from where they start to where they end up in life, has been unveiled today.
In her inaugural speech as Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, Katharine Birbalsingh said it’s time for a radical shift in how the UK views social mobility
Katharine Birbalsingh sets out her vision for a broader view of social mobility
The ‘Taskforce on Women-Led High-Growth Enterprises’ will support women entrepreneurs, tackle investing barriers, and increase the number of women-led fast-growing businesses.
A statement from the Social Mobility Commission on the publication of 'Inclusive Britain: government response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities'
Social Mobility Commission welcomes publication of the Levelling up White Paper but warns test will be in the detail and implementation.
The Equality Hub is recruiting for new Social Mobility Commissioners.
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