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"Let's take action to ensure women’s equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life."
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Charmian Leaver, 2 Secretary Political, delivered speech in the conference titled Intersectional approaches to exercise the minors’ rights: a gender aspect. This is part of a project funded by the British Embassy Astana.
The UK Government has today published its response to the Sawers Review on the role of women in the Scottish economy
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.
The Minister for Women and Equalities talks about progress and challenges ahead on the new gender pay gap regulations at Deloitte's trailblazing transparency event.
A New chair and deputy chair of women on boards review have been appointed.
A review into increasing progression in the labour market by people from minority backgrounds has been announced by the government.
Writing in the Sunday Times, the Prime Minister explained the government's plans to achieve real equality in Britain.
David Cameron announced plans to require universities to publish statistical data on admissions by gender, class and ethnic background.
The Prime Minister has asked David Lammy MP to investigate evidence of possible bias against black defendants and other ethnic minorities.
Baroness Shields addresses the 2016 Women in IT Awards, recognising the outstanding innovation achieved by women in the IT industry
The Home Office leads the way among government departments as a LGBT employer.
£20 million English language tuition fund announced today will help combat social isolation for some Muslim women.
Individuals recognised in the 2016 New Year Honours List for achievements supporting equality for women and LGBT people.
"We remain on the long walk to a greater Britain. We won’t get there overnight. But during 2016, we will make some of our most significant strides yet."
Guest article by Lucy Drescher, co-chair of the Bond Disability and Development Group.
New statistics out today show the gender pay gap remains static at 19.2 per cent.
The rail sector is not hiring or promoting sufficient numbers of women.
New report shows women working in financial and insurance sectors among the worst affected.
British Consul General Caroline Wilson expects the Magna Carta's tour in Hong Kong to reinforce the pledge of all enlightened societies to end discrimination of all forms
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