Social Mobility Commission Quarterly Commentary: December 2022

Onward is mentioned by Politico as one of the recent think tanks that have researched more recently into the tech industry.

Manchester Evening News mentions Adam Hawksbee and his thoughts on the new devolution deals with Greater Manchester and the West Midlands after the March Budget.

Birmingham World mentions Onward's analysis of the control of spending that local Mayors have on their funds, in relation to the changes in the March Budget.

Conservative Home mentions the comments made by Sebastian Payne, Onward's Director about the March Budget and it's effects on the country.

The Ends Report mentions Dame Caroline Spleman who has been appointed to the Natural England Board, Dame Spelman is involved with Onward's work on 'Getting to Zero'.

Politico mentions Onward in an article about how the UK's think tanks are moving towards tech and science, it mentions Onward's former director Will Tanner moving into Number 10 as an advisor.

Onward is mentioned in a Times piece about the run up to the March budget, it mentions Michael Gove's recent speech on the economy at the 'Future of Conservatism' launch event.

iNews reports on growing childcare costs in the UK and mentions Onward regarding the recent keynote speech with a Labour MP.

The Independent reports on Bridget Phillipson's speech with Onward on childcare and the current state of it in the UK.

The Evening Standard reports on the high prices of childcare in London and across the country, and mentions Bridget Phillipson's recent speech at Onward.

Children & Young People Now reports on Bridget Phillipson and her plans on childcare that she outlines at a speech for Onward.

The Gov.UK website explains several recent appointments made to the Natural England board, Dame Caroline is involved with Onward for Net Zero work.

Labour List shares a full transcript of the Bridget Phillipson speech on childcare, hosted by Onward.

The Independent reports on increases in childcare costs across the UK, and mentions Bridget Phillipson's speech with Onward recently.

Cambridgeshire Live reports on a recent Onward speech event where Michael Gove suggests that benefits could be cut to parents if their children fail to attend school enough.

Politico reports on Onward's keynote speech with Bridget Phillipson regarding childcare and reform.

Politico mentions Bridget Phillipson's speech on childcare at Onward.

The Guardian reports on childcare costs in the UK and gives a breakdown of regional differences, it mentions Bridget Phillipson's speech at Onward on childcare.

City AM mentions Onward's report on childcare in relation to the speech that Bridget Phillipson gave for Onward recently.

Onward is mentioned by Politico about it's report on R&D and the need to reform and update it.

The Express & Star reports on Bridget Phillipson's recent speech on childcare arranged by Onward.

Bloomberg reports on Bridget Phillipson's recent keynote speech with Onward where she spoke about childcare and Labour's plans to fix it.

The Daily Mirror reports on Bridget Phillipson's recent speech at Onward on childcare costs in the UK and Labour's approach to reform it.

The BBC talks about Bridget Phillipson's speech and breaks down the numbers regarding the UK's childcare system.

iNews reports on the recent keynote Bridget Phillipson speech held by Onward, where she discussed reforming the UK's childcare system.

Nursery World reports on an analysis by the Labour party on growing childcare costs, in a run-up to the Bridget Phillipson event held by Onward.

Researcher Phoebe Bunt writes for Politics Home on tackling violence against women and girls in the UK, arguing that tougher legal sanctions need to be accompanied by tools that help victims to access justice, and give them reason to trust the system.

Onward's Director, Sebastian Payne discusses on BBC radio the background of our MPs and how we decide who represents us in the UK.

Onward's director, Sebastian Payne joins Iain Dale on Cross Question LBC to discuss recent political events.

BBC news reports on the UK's childcare situation and mentions a recent report from Onward regarding the increasing cost to families.

Our Director, Sebastian Payne talks on BBC sounds about recent UK news.

The Good to Know page reports on Michael Gove's comments on child benefits and parental responsibility from an event that Onward hosted.

Lancs Live reports on Michael Gove's speech at Onward's Future of Conservatism launch, where he discussed school truancy and child benefits.

Various MPs and Adam Hawksbee, Deputy Director of Onward explain how Rishi Sunak needs to increase his focus on levelling up, a key focus of Onward.

Politico mentions Onward's recent staff changes and new 'Future of Conservatism' project.

A transcript of a recent event that Onward hosted with Michael Gove giving a keynote speech about the 'Future of Conservatism' agenda.

Michael Gove talks about child benefits being cut to address school truancy at an Onward event.

Leicestershire Live gives seven reasons why universal credit can be cut after Michael Gove discusses child benefits at an Onward event.

At Onward's launch of the 'Future of Conservatism' event Michael Gove talks about child benefits and school truancy.

Michael Gove discusses at an Onward event the recent Windsor framework deal and its link with the small boats issue the UK is facing.

Politics Home mentions Onward's recent event with Michael Gove where he mentions how the 'Windsor Framework' can fit with the small boats issue.

BBC mentions Michael Gove's speech at a recent event for the 'Future of Conservatism'.

David Johnston MP writes in The Times about Onward's new project, 'The Future of Conservatism'.

Nick Timothy and Gavin Rice write in The Telegraph about Onward's new project, 'Future of Conservatism'.

Politico mentions Onward's event about 'Future of Conservatism'.

i News comments on Michael Gove's speech at Onward's 'Future of Conservatism' launch.

City AM comments on Michael Gove MP's speech at Onward's 'Future of Conservatism' event.

The Daily Mail mentions Michael Gove's speech at Onward's 'Future of Conservatism' launch.

The Huffington Post writes some highlights of Michael Gove MP's speech at the launch of 'Future of Conservatism'.

The Independent highlights Michael Gove MP's speech at the launch of Onward's 'Future of Conservatism' initiative.

The Spectator publishes a transcript of Michael Gove MP's speech at the launch of Onward's 'Future of Conservatism'.

The Guardian spotlights Onward's launch of the 'Future of Conservatism' initiative and highlights Michael Gove's speech on the topic.

The Times mentions Michael Gove MP's speech at Onward's 'Future of Conservatism' launch.

LGO quotes Adam Hawksbee, Onward's Deputy Director.

Conservative Home mentions Onward's research on report 'After the Fall'.

Express comments on Onward's report 'Levelling Up Locally'.

Conservative Home mentions Onward's new programme, 'Future of Conservatism'.

The Times mentions Onward's new programme 'Future of Conservatism'.

The Behavioural Insights Team mentions in their report, 'How to build a Net Zero society', Onward's research on 'Going Green'.

The Times mentions Onward's report and research on low-level crime.

Local Trust mentions several Onward reports in their new report 'Trusting Local People'.

Politico announces Onward's 'New Horizons' pamphlet on the future of the UK's science and technology base.

Research Professional News announces Onward's 'New Horizons' pamphlet on the future of the UK's science and technology base.

The Yorkshire Post follows Renewable UK and Energy UK, two of the country's leading energy trade bodies, in their call for Government to make the UK a more attractive investment environment for building wind and solar farms. This comes after Onward's report Green Jobs, Red Wall, warned the UK has just 5 years to secure investment in green manufacturing sectors.

Devon Live reports on Onward's trip to Barnstaple as part of their Levelling Up Locally research, which found antisocial behaviour to be a major barrier to levelling up coastal towns.

Politico publicises Sebastian Payne's op-ed in the Times on Nicola Sturgeon's exit and what it could mean for the future of the Union.

Sebastian Payne writes for the Times on what Nicola Sturgeon's exit could mean for unionism.

Sebastian Payne writes for The Times on what Nicola Sturgeon's exit means for unionism and nationalism.

Maddie Parker interviews Onward's Director, Sebastian Payne, for Palatinate.

Politico mentions Onward's pamphlet on how the U.K. could compensate for the potential loss of its membership of the EU’s Horizon Europe R&D program, with contributions from George Freeman MP and James Phillips.

i News cites Adam Hawksbee, Deputy Director of Onward, on fixing out broken childcare system.

Gazette Standard mentions Onward's recent report, 'Levelling Up Locally', on tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in trouble hotspots.

Adam Hawksbee, Onward's Deputy Director, is cited speaking about antisocial behaviour as a top priority in levelling up.

Anoosh Chakelian comments on Onward's report 'First Steps' on an interview with Brearley.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette comments on Onward's research on neighbourhood crime as a major concern in five communities in England and Wales as part of our report 'Levelling Up Locally', published last week.

Conservative Reader mentions Onward as leading on defining conservative economics over the past few years.

Gaby Hinsliff comments on 'Levelling Up Locally', Onward's new report, emphasizing that crime is a huge and underrated issue in the UK.

The Yorkshire Post comments on 'Give Back Control', Onward's last summer’s report.

North Devon MP Selaine Saxby welcomes Onward's new report ‘Levelling up Locally’.

Politico announces Onward's new starters, Shabbir Merali, Jack Richardson and Callum Newton, and Jenevieve Treadwell's promotion from researcher to senior researcher on our leveling-up program.

BBC News mentions Onward's deputy director, Adam Hawksbee, on the challenges of levelling up in Walsall.

Shivani Menon, Onward's researcher, wrote an op-ed for LGO about our recent report 'Levelling Up Locally'.

Shivani Menon, Onward's researcher, wrote an op-ed for LGO about our recent report 'Levelling Up Locally'.

The Critic discuss the increasingly unaffordable cost of raising children in the UK and the lack of choice parents have. They cite Onward polling from First Steps which found that a majority of parents would look after their children themselves, if money was no object.

The Constitution Society mentions Onward's findings in our report, 'The Kids Aren't Alright'.

About Manchester explores Onward's Levelling Up Locally report, finding that high levels of antisocial behaviour on transport in Oldham are restricting social and economic connectivity.

The MJ comments on 'Levelling Up', Onward's latest report, and it's findings on tackling antisocial behaviour as a priority to levelling up.

Politico mentions 'Levelling Up Locally', Onward's new report, on tackling antisocial behaviour and bringing back bustling high streets to level up communities.

Financial Times comments on Onward's new report, 'Levelling Up Locally'.

The Times mentions Adam Hawksbee, Onward's Deputy Director, and his view about antisocial behaviour being a priority for levelling up.

Yorkshire Post mentions Adam Hawksbee, Onward's Deputy Director, and his comments on tackling antisocial behaviour.

The Northern Agenda picks up on an article by Manchester Evening News, which highlights Onward's new report Levelling Up Locally. The report finds that low-level crime in Oldham, South Tyneside and other left behind areas of the UK are restricting social and economic connectivity.

On London mentions Onward's report, 'First Steps', on the rising childcare costs on labour market participation rates and productivity.

Author of 'Open Goal' Alex Luke speaks on the Northern Agenda's weekly podcast about Onward's new report, revealing that two-fifths of clubs to enter administration since 1992 have been located in the North.

The Northern Agenda voices concern about the unaffordable debt facing Northern football clubs. Onward report 'Open Goal' found that two-fifths of football clubs to enter administration since 1992 have been located in the North. Northern football is at risk if the fan-led review is not implemented.

Siobhan Baillie and fellow backbench MPs are to put pressure on Hunt to cut childcare costs. Onward report 'First Steps' finds that childcare costs have risen by an average of 21% across the UK in the past 5 years. Baillie and her colleagues follow Onward's recommendation to relax regulations that could help more people join the childcare industry.

Politico anticipates Onward's panel event with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP, on 8th February, on digital connectivity and levelling up.

George Freeman outlines the five things the UK need to do to become a science power at an Onward event. Attracting talent and industrial research and development to UK clusters are key.

The New Statesman reports on new Onward research 'Open Goal' in collaboration with the Northern Research Group, finding that Northern football clubs are more likely to suffer financial difficulties and have accounted for two-fifths of administrations since the 90s.

The Sun reports on new Onward research 'Open Goal' in collaboration with the Northern Research Group, finding that two-fifths of football clubs that have gone into administration since the 90s have been located in the North.