There is substantial evidence that a lack of social connection significantly contributes to poor health. The Campaign to End Loneliness has said that it increases the risk of premature mortality by 26%, bringing health risks that can be greater than many of the factors that are more widely discussed, such as obesity or smoking.

Donna Catley, Chief People Officer, Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been appointed as an Independent Member of King’s College London Council.

Social mobility leaders and some of Britain’s biggest employers have joined forces to launch a new Equality of Opportunity Coalition aimed at driving fairer access to UK opportunities. 

In her latest blog Justine Greening discusses the long road to a truly levelled up society and the progress that has been made in 2021.

Managing money and getting the right advice to do that effectively can make a huge difference to people being able to make the most of their potential.

In our latest guest blog, Donna Catley from Compass Group discusses the need for every job to be a good job and showcases how hospitality can provide great career opportunities for anyone.

Basildon Council has announced a new partnership with former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening in a bid to level up and spread opportunity.

As people live and work longer, existing and prospective employers need to recognise the benefits that an age diverse workforce can bring.

Liontrust, a specialist fund management company, today announced its partnership with the Purpose Coalition on a Levelling Up Impact report which will set out its contribution to the levelling up agenda in the UK.

Where you live can have a significant impact on your mental health. Like many other aspects of healthcare, the mental health picture varies across the country. It can also vary within regions.

Stanton Chase, one of the world’s top ten leading global executive search and leadership consultancy firms, has today restated its commitment to lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion. It has partnered with the Purpose Coalition on the development of a set of Levelling Up Goals.

York St John University has launched a new report that outlines its social impact against an innovative set of levelling up measures.

In her latest blog Anne Milton discusses a new study by the University of Sussex and the University of Manchester, which looked at UK social survey data for the 20 years between 1993 and 2017 and highlighted the stark and significant ethnic inequalities that exist.

Make Happen, the Essex Uni Connect partnership, has launched a Levelling Up Action Plan to boost opportunities across the county and beyond. 

A new report launched this week by the University of York warns that more needs to be done to address social mobility across the country, with a plea to “turn the lessons of the pandemic into a powerful agent for change.”

In her latest blog Anne Milton discusses a new report which shows that women from deprived communities and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are at at greater risk of maternal death.

Like many large businesses, Gateley’s reach goes far beyond the company itself. By using the Levelling Up Goals to focus clearly on what it is doing well but also to acknowledge where there is a need to do more, it has the capacity to deliver a coherent strategy for change.

In her latest blog, Justine Greening discusses how businesses can learn from our education system when trying to build a diverse workforce.

Solent University has today (Thursday 11 November 2021) become one of the first universities to launch a Levelling Up Impact Report. 

The pandemic has shown that tackling the digital divide should not just be an item on a wish list for the future. It is an economic and social imperative that can empower people to do the jobs they want while remaining rooted in the communities in which they want to live.