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This summary guide tells you how the Equality Act changes how you have to act in order to prevent and address discrimination when you provide…
A report into women's progression at work – measured by wage growth and movement up the occupational scale – and the barriers and facilitators of progression.
Guidance for employers on changes to the enforcement of the gender pay gap regulations for 2020/21 (which use a snapshot date of 31 March 2020 or 5 April 2020)
This is a consultation seeking views on what more we can do to close the gender pay gap.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
From today, couples in civil partnerships will be able to convert them into a marriage.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This quick start guide tells you how the Equality Act changes how you have to act in order to prevent and address disability discrimination …
This consultation is seeking views on protecting children from seeing pornographic material online.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Minister for Women and Equalities and Secretary of State for International Development, Penny Mordaunt, will today (4 March) announce a new UK government campaign to break the silence and …
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
This step by step guide is intended to help employers understand how they can use new positive action provisions to improve diversity in their…
This call for evidence seeks information on the experiences and needs of people who have variations in sex characteristics.
Funds awarded to projects to train school staff and provide support for pupils affected by homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.
Minister of State for Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has today (29th June) launched a new service which modernises the process of applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Women are more likely to leave a job because of a longer commute, but a man is more content to travel longer for higher pay - inflaming the gender pay gap.
Analysis of the responses to the Government's 2018 consultation on the Gender Recognition Act (2004).
Reports summarising work undertaken by the Minister for Equalities and government departments on COVID-19 disparities.
A consultation on same-sex religious marriage and conversion entitlements in Northern Ireland
Minister for Women and Equalities, Penny Mordaunt, announced today that 7 organisations in England have been awarded funding to support innovative projects which aim to help women back into work.
Improving equality and reducing discrimination and disadvantage for all at work, in public and political life, and in people’s life chances.
A letter from the Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, to the Ofsted Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, Thursday 22 June 2023.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Impacts of the company's new female partner sponsorship programme
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