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  • Gender pay gap at an all-time low

    The gender pay gap has reduced further, according to new statistics released today by the Office for National Statistics.

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

  • Human rights resolution passed on DPRK

    The UN General Assembly yesterday adopted a new resolution on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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

  • Vital mentoring support for female entrepreneurs

    Government announces additional mentoring support for women business owners.

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

  • Economic round-up for Wales: 10–14 November 2014

    A summary of economic data for Wales

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

  • Social justice: progress towards transforming lives

    A speech marking the publication of the government’s second progress report on ‘Social justice: transforming lives’.

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

  • Jo Swinson launches Cranfield 'Women on boards' interim report

    Minister for Women and Equalities launches 'Women on boards: progress following the 2012 Corporate Governance Code'.

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

  • Breaking the link between demography and destiny in Scotland

    The Chair of the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission on Scotland breaking the link between demography and destiny

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  • State of the Nation 2014

    The Chair of the Commission's statement on the launch of the 'State of the Nation 2014' report

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  • UK employers set a new benchmark for social mobility

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced 12 Social Mobility Business Compact 'Champions'.

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

  • HRDP call for project proposals 2015-2016 in Kyrgyzstan

    The Human Rights and Democracy Programme is looking for project concepts for 2015-16 funding.

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

  • Cameroon Women's Scholarship 2014 Launched

    Young women who have had at least a first degree are called upon to apply for the 10 scholarships before the 30th of November 2014.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Programme Fund call for bids in China

    The British Embassy in Beijing is pleased to open this year’s call for bids to the FCO’s Human Rights and Democracy Strategic Programme Fund (HRDP).

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

  • Flanders' Fields Memorial Garden opens

    Two Royal heads of state joined in remembrance at the opening of a commemorative garden at Wellington Barracks in London.

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

  • Nicky Morgan speaks at Think, Act, Report progress report launch

    The Secretary of State marks the third year of Think, Act, Report.

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

  • Rob Wilson speech to Creative Collisions 2014

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the Creative Collisions 2014: Uniting for Young People conference on support for the youth sector.

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

  • HMA John Casson comments on UK statement at Egypt's UPR

    Egypt appeared before the UN Human Rights Council for its UPR, the UN’s review of human rights in every UN member state.

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

  • Openning of the Human Rights and Democracy Fund 2015/16 bidding process

    You can apply now for Guatemala and Honduras

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

  • Government announces £2 million fund to help close gender pay gap

    The fund will help women move from low paid, low skilled work to high paid, high skilled work to help tackle the gender pay gap.

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

  • Millions to benefit from cold weather cash

    Extra government help as the Cold Weather Payments season begins.

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

  • National Citizen Service launches in Wales

    Hundreds of young people from Rhondda, Cardiff, Swansea and Carmarthen are getting involved in a life-changing youth movement this autumn.

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