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From Minister for Equalities
  • Government to simplify and improve employment tribunals

    New rules aimed at streamlining the Employment Tribunal process were announced by Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson today

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs: post-Council statement

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 14 March 2013 by Theresa May.

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

  • Roundtable meeting to discuss wide-ranging topics surrounding body image

    Ministers met with women’s organisations, business women and campaigners to discuss body confidence, parenting and families.

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

  • Women and economic growth reception

    Number 11 Downing Street reception celebrates International Women's Day

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

  • Celebrating International Women’s Day

    Ministers' packed day of events to celebrate.

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

  • Jo Swinson talks equalities with local businesswomen

    Event focused on helping business support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

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

  • Think, Act, Report

    More than 1 million people are now working in organisations signed up to our Think, Act, Report initiative.

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

  • International Women’s Day

    Join in the celebrations throughout March.

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

  • The business in me

    Wendy Hallett, founder and managing director of Hallett Retail and member of the Women’s Business Council on life as an entrepreneur.

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

  • Women in sport

    Looking at the impact London 2012 has had on getting women involved in sport.

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

  • Women's Engagement Newsletter introduction from Jo Swinson - Spring 2013

    Read the Minister for Women and Equalities' spring edition of the Women’s Engagement Newsletter.

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

  • Countdown to the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

    UK takes leading role in achieving in a common set of global standards to protect women and girls.

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

  • Plus Size Fashion Weekend

    Fashion industry, take note: curves are in.

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

  • Giving women a voice at the heart of government

    Ministers meet with campaigners with a focus on promoting the role of women in economic growth.

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

  • Have your say on equal marriage

    Submit your views to the Public Bill Committee.

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

  • Time called on fraudsters who masterminded fake job con

    Two men who pocketed thousands of pounds duping job seekers have today been banned from running an employment agency for 7 years.

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

  • Equal marriage

    Exploding the myths and setting out what the Bill really means

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

  • Local businesses get workplace equality advice

    Jo Swinson meets Durham companies as part of regional roadshow.

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

  • Marking the journey of LGB&T equality

    February marks the annual celebration of LGBT History Month.

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

  • New rules for insurance

    Customers advised to shop around as gender will no longer play a part in pricing.

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