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  • Jo Swinson champions speed mentoring for Scottish businesswomen

    Minister Jo Swinson joined female entrepreneurs as they pitched their businesses to established entrepreneurs in the search for mentors.

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

  • Equality and Human Rights Commission appoints two comissioners

    The Secretary of State appoints Susan Johnson OBE and Lorna McGregor to the board of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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

  • Minister challenges business leaders to address gender inequality

    “Help working dads juggle their responsibilities,” says Jo Swinson, Women and Equalities Minister.

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

  • Armed Forces Diversity Reception

    Celebrating 15 years of lesbians, gays and bisexuals being allowed to serve in the UK's Armed Forces.

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

  • Championing women in the construction industry

    Nicky Morgan highlights the importance of women in the construction industry as role models for the next generation.

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

  • Switching children on to online safety this Christmas

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan urges parents to check they know how to help keep their children safe online.

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

  • National Consultation with Women event

    Government Equalities Office has held its Annual National Consultation with Women, our main forum for engaging with women on gender equality.

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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 2

    This newsletter provides information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59th session.

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  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 1

    This newsletter provides information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59th session.

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  • Civil partnership conversions into marriage start today

    From today, couples in civil partnerships will be able to convert them into a marriage.

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

  • Funding for frontline projects in fight to end female genital mutilation

    Communities Minister announces 17 projects to receive a share of £270,000 to help end FGM by creating a network of community champions.

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

  • Government action to help eliminate violence against women and girls

    The government today (25 November 2014) announced a £10 million fund to support women’s refuges in 100 areas across England.

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

  • Gender pay gap at an all-time low

    The gender pay gap has reduced further, according to new statistics released today by the Office for National Statistics.

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

  • Vital mentoring support for female entrepreneurs

    Government announces additional mentoring support for women business owners.

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

  • Jo Swinson launches Cranfield 'Women on boards' interim report

    Minister for Women and Equalities launches 'Women on boards: progress following the 2012 Corporate Governance Code'.

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

  • Nicky Morgan speaks at Think, Act, Report progress report launch

    The Secretary of State marks the third year of Think, Act, Report.

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

  • Government announces £2 million fund to help close gender pay gap

    The fund will help women move from low paid, low skilled work to high paid, high skilled work to help tackle the gender pay gap.

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

  • £2 million fund to tackle homophobic bullying in schools

    Organisations urged to come forward with ideas to stamp out homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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

  • Your chance to shape UK priorities on gender equality

    New survey launched to collect views on improving the lives of women and girls in the UK.

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

  • Women in Enterprise: new support and advice

    Announcing a new webpage setting out the resources, advice and funding available for women looking to start or grow their businesses.

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