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  • International Women's Day

    Message from Minister for Women and Equalities

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gender Pay Gap Reporting

    Guidance for employers published

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New website reveals gender pay gap by profession

    Online tool to show the gender pay gap by occupation launched by the Minister for Women and Equalities, today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK gender pay gap

    The UK gender pay gap is at its lowest level ever. This government is committed to ensuring the gap is eliminated in a generation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • FTSE 100 executive pipeline needs more women, say top business bosses

    An independent review is pressing ahead with proposals to ensure talented women at the top of business are recognised, promoted and rewarded.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and private sector to help the world’s poorest women into better jobs

    International Development Secretary announces new programme to empower women in business supply chains.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands more children to benefit from anti-bullying app

    £4.4 million government fund backs projects including tootoot app to let children use screenshots of online abuse to report bullying.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Caste discrimination: consultation

    Government to conduct a public consultation on the issue of caste and the Equality Act 2010.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justine Greening MP is new Minister for Women and Equalities

    Theresa May appointed Justine Greening as Minister for Women and Equalities

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gender Recognition Act review announced in plan for transgender equality

    A package of work and review of the Gender Recognition Act has been unveiled to ensure transgender people are given the support they need

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rallying call for female boost in business and the boardroom

    New review on women in senior leadership and new leader of the Women’s Business Council unveiled by government today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Changes to the Women's Business Council Announced

    The Women's Business Council, an independent body created in 2012, is to be extended and will have a new Chair.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours

    Individuals recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for achievements supporting equality for women and LGB&T people

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Think, Act, Report: Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Successfully engaging women at lower level to push for promotion

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  • EHRC appointments

    Appointment of a new chair, and Scotland and Wales commissioners to the EHRC.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "This is, beyond doubt, a critical time for gender equality."

    Statement by Caroline Dinenage, Minister for Women, Equalities & Family Justice at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • EHRC chair appointment

    The Secretary of State has selected David Isaac for appointment as the next chair of the EHRC.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • International Women’s Day address: women, peace and security

    Education Secretary and Women and Equalities Minister Nicky Morgan's speech on the theme of women, peace and security.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £80 million to stop violence against women and girls

    Government announces new strategy to prevent violence against women and girls to mark International Women's Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan: Nowhere left to hide for gender inequality

    Nicky Morgan has announced new measures as part of the government’s plan to secure real equality for women and further reduce the pay gap.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government