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Thousands of successful women have joined the drive to kick-start growth by mentoring other women wanting to succeed in business.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A mother and daughter translation service is just one of the firms that could benefit from government fund to women in business.
A wig-making company run by a cancer survivor is just one of the firms that could benefit from government support for women in business.
An award-winning studio supporting dozens of artists is just one of the projects that could benefit from government support for women.
The Women’s Business Council has announced its programme of work for the coming months. It will examine the full range of issues affecting women…
Government response to the consultation on equal pay, which seeks to close the gender pay gap in the workplace. Date: Tue Jun 19 14:24:05 BST…
The women’s engagement newsflash provides news and updates about women’s equality and female representation Date: Tue Jun 19 13:42:54 BST 2012…
This written ministerial statement on equal pay was laid on 14 June 2012.
The modern workplaces consultation was published on 16 May 2011 and sought views on proposals to update employment law to encourage a more fair…
Government response to the 2011 age discrimination consultation on exceptions from an age discrimination ban. Date: Mon Jun 11 11:44:37 BST…
Three projects receive award from Sports Minister.
Progress report highlighting the achievements made since the first cross-government equality strategy was launched in 2010.
School children to compete in 2012 venues just two months before the Olympians and Paralympians
This speech was given by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone at a 20th anniversary reception for charity Changing Faces. The speech is checked against delivery.
The women’s engagement newsflash provides news and updates about women’s equality and female representation. Date: Fri May 18 12:10:43 BST …
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 15 May 2012 by Theresa May, and the House of Lords by Baroness Verma…
In light of the views expressed in the consultation of March 2011, we have decided on a strong package of legislative and non-legislative reforms…
This was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness Verma
Disability sport summit drives disabled sports legacy.
Speech given by Lynne Featherstone on 27 March 2012, on combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation
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