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  • Conversion of civil partnerships into marriage

    Revised regulations set out the process for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages, giving couples more choice.

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

  • Body confidence toolkit launched

    Survey coinciding with Body Confidence Week finds half of adults think prospects are affected by looks.

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

  • Business must keep up the momentum to reach 25% women on boards target - Cable

    Women representation on FTSE 100 boards continues to increase.

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

  • Update - Child care business scheme

    Apply now for a cash boost of up to £500 to help start up your new business.

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

  • Scottish Referendum - Message from Jo Swinson MP

    Jo Swinson writes on the Scottish Referendum and its effects on women and business

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

  • Think, Act, Report initiative goes from strength to strength

    The 200th company has joined Think, Act, Report. 2.2 million employees are now covered by the initiative promoting gender equality at work.

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

  • Girl Summit 2014: Nick Clegg speech

    The Deputy PM made the closing speech at Girl Summit 2014 on actions to help prevent female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage.

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

  • DCMS joins the 30% Club

    The department leads the way in gender equality.

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

  • Women on boards - Cable launches enhanced code for executive recruiters

    Vince Cable welcomes launch of an Enhanced Code of Conduct for executive search firms to support more women appointments to FTSE 350 boards.

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

  • Pride in London 2014

    The capital celebrates Pride in London

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

  • Government to work with toy industry to get girls into science and engineering

    Government meets toy industry to discuss how we can all better understand customer attitudes around STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) toys.

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

  • Women on Boards: FTSE100 milestone reached

    Glencore Xstrata’s appointment of Patrice Merrin to their board, means that there remain no all-male boards in the UK’s top companies.

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

  • £30 million fund to secure supply of engineers and boost number of women in sector

    Matthew Hancock has today (12 June 2014) announced a £30 million fund to increase the supply of engineers.

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

  • Women’s Business Council publishes ‘One Year On’ report

    Women’s equality in better place than ever before.

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

  • New report into body image during pregnancy and after birth

    Jenny Willott: “Women should focus on the joys of being a mother not losing weight.”

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

  • International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Equalities Minister Sajid Javid highlights the work the UK is doing in advancing LGB&T rights.

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

  • Address to 2014 International Business Women's Conference

    Villers discusses improved economic opportunities for women and the progress made addressing gender imbalances in business and public life

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

  • Female entrepreneurs set to benefit from superfast broadband

    Minister for Women Nicky Morgan announces a new £1million challenge fund to help women grow their business online.

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

  • Asian Business Awards, Edgbaston, Friday 9 May 2014

    Sajid Javid's speech to the Asian Business Awards.

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

  • Women in combat roles

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced that a review into whether women can serve in combat roles has been brought forward.

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