We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Wednesday 5 February
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Thousands of couples who separate each year have been urged to spurn confrontational court battles and instead to try mediation to sort out disputes over finances and children – as new figures show divorce rates increased last year.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
PM: "forced marriage is wrong, is illegal and will not be tolerated."
Ahead of International Women's Day, International Development Secretary says global action must be taken to stop girls being forced into marriage.
The Head of DFID Afghanistan wrote the following article ahead of the Girl Summit 2014 which took place in London on 22nd July.
Human Rights Minister Baroness Anelay welcomes United Nations decision to support the UN’s first Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The PMS made a readout of the morning Cabinet meeting and answered questions on Europe, A&E, the economy, equal marriage, tax, and policing.
Groom caught wearing suit with labels still attached and adjustable wedding rings has been jailed for attempting to stage a sham marriage.
David Cameron's speech from the 2014 Girl Summit held in London.
The government has published plans for extending civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples by the end of this year.
All clubs in the premier league have signed up to the government's sports charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the LGBT Core Group event for International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
To mark 20 years since the landmark ruling allowing military personnel to serve as openly lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), buildings across defence have been lit in celebration.
Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone, was in Brussels this week to raise issues affecting women and the LGB&T community.
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 31 March 2011 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…
PHE has today launched an action plan to address the health and wellbeing inequalities affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM).
Human Rights Minister Baroness Anelay welcomes defeat of hostile amendment aimed at delaying the work of the UN’s first Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The Royal Air Force has for the first time attained prestigious recognition by renowned charity Stonewall as a 'Top 100' employer for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in Britain.
A couple have been jailed for attempting to enter into a sham marriage at Morden Register Office.
Minister for Equalities Baroness Williams speech at Galop's conference Recognise & Respond: Strengthening advocacy for LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).