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From Jo Swinson
  • 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

  • Businesses to be cut free from company red tape

    Business Minister Jo Swinson announces the interim results from the Company and Commercial Law Red Tape Challenge

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

  • Businesses and families invited to shape process for shared parental leave

    Businesses and working families are invited to submit their views on how the system for shared parental leave and pay will work

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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

  • More protection for whistleblowers announced

    The government today announced that the protections available to whistleblowers are to be strengthened further.

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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

  • Major reforms to support children and families

    Information on the reforms set out in the newly published Children and Families Bill.

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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 help for consumers and businesses to take action against price fixing

    Proposals announced today will make it easier for groups of consumers and companies to take action against anti-competitive businesses.

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

  • Workplace commitment and happiness increase despite recession – new survey shows

    Business study finds that employee satisfaction and commitment to their place of work has significantly increased.

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

  • Christine Tacon appointed as Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Consumer and Competition Minister Jo Swinson today announced Christine Tacon as the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator.

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