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  • First opposite-sex civil partnerships to take place on New Year's Eve

    As the country prepares for celebrations to bring in the New Year, thousands of opposite-sex couples will today (31 December 2019) also be celebrating the formalisation of their relationships with a civil partnership.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Military recognised in Stonewall’s top 100

    The Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF have all been recognised as top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff, Stonewall announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two jailed for Hull sham marriage plot

    Home Office officials arrest couple minutes before 'sham wedding' was due to take place at Hull registry office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Registration opens for new married couples tax break

    Registration for the new Marriage Allowance for married couples and those in civil partnerships is now open.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Policy for progress: ending FGM and forced marriage

    The Home Secretary spoke to attendees at the International Conference on Ending FGM (female genital mutilation) and Forced Marriage.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon 10 Dec 2012

    The Nobel Peace Prize, Equal Marriage and television debates were discussed at this press briefing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Divorce myths to be dispelled

    Separating couples will be given clear new guidelines setting out what they should expect when property and income is distributed by the courts, Simon Hughes has announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NA v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (BB): [2019] UKUT 144 (AAC)

    Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 30 April 2019.

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  • Girl Summit 2014: Nick Clegg speech

    The Deputy PM made the closing speech at Girl Summit 2014 on actions to help prevent female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pride in London 2015: PM message

    David Cameron wishes everyone taking part in Pride a fantastic day and praises the diversity and strength of the LGBT+ community.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government '100 per cent committed' to equality

    Lynne Featherstone says the country needs to 'complete the journey' to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bagpipes and Queen Tribute band marked British presence at Santiago Pride March

    The British Embassy Santiago participated at the event to promote LGBTI rights, supported by the Foreign Office on a global level.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Forced marriage to be made a criminal offence

    Forcing someone to marry will become a criminal offence in England and Wales, the Prime Minister and Home Secretary Theresa May announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Resolution of dispute about May 2012 marriage conference booking

    Joint statement in relation to the cancellation of Christian Concern’s booking for a conference on marriage on 23 May 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM hosts Girl Summit 2014: a future free from FGM and child and forced marriage

    The government will today announce new action and funding to protect millions of girls from female genital mutilation and forced marriage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forced marriage to become a criminal offence

    Prime Minister David Cameron: "forced marriage is wrong, is illegal and will not be tolerated".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Office tops Stonewall Index 2011

    The Home Office is the best place to work for lesbian, gay and bisexual people, Stonewall announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More separating couples to be spared court battles

    Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch Event: LGBT Action Plan 2018

    Minister for Women and Equalities Penny Mordaunt’s speech at the launch event of the LGBT Survey Research Report and the LGBT Action Plan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New measures to tackle female genital mutilation and forced marriage announced at today’s Girl Summit

    Home Secretary Theresa May opens Girl Summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government