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The plan sets out how the government will improve support for carers in England over the next 2 years.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Reports produced by the Centre for Research in Social Policy and the International Centre for Public and Social Policy on behalf of Government Equalities Office.
A rapid evidence assessment and qualitative study that aims to improve understanding of the practice, experience and effect of conversion therapy.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A report into how far women ‘downgrade’ their careers after having children, by opting out of employment, or moving to part time or lower status work.
We have launched a survey to understand the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people living in the UK.
A letter to ministers from Kemi Badenoch MP, Minister for Equalities and Levelling Up Communities
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
Government launches the Gender Recognition Act consultation on how to make it easier for transgender people to change their legal gender on birth certificates.
As an employer, are you aware of what questions you can ask job applicants about their disability and health under the Equality Act 2010?
The Minister for Women and Equalities calls for flexible working to be normalised.
Minister for Women and Equalities appoints 4 new EHRC commissioners.
Our consultation on the best way to introduce equal marriage for same sex couples.
Report suggests increased self-consciousness and lower confidence after Year 3 can stop girls participating in sport
First same sex wedding to be held by summer 2014
A package of 12 announcements has been launched today to tackle sexual harassment at work, including consultations on legal protections and on additional protections for volunteers and interns.
The policy rationale considered by the UK government leading to its decision to make an order under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 preventing the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from proceeding to Royal Assent.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Speaking at the British Deaf Association’s BSL Conference, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, has appointed 16 members to the new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which will advis…
This guide tells you about some of the most important points in the Equality Act. However, this guide doesn’t cover all your rights. Get advice…
Minister for Women & Equalities, Penny Mordaunt, will today set out her vision for gender equality in the UK with the publication of ‘Gender equality at all stages: A roadmap for change’.
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