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From Jo Swinson
  • 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

  • Next steps to help resolve workplace disputes

    Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson announces plans to reduce the number of workplace disputes that end up at Employment Tribunal.

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

  • Press Release: Know your shopper's rights before you hit the winter sales

    As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …

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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

  • Celebrating the 7th anniversary of civil partnerships

    Jo Swinson welcomes progress to date.

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

  • Press Release: Boost for business as government sets out plans to update employment legislation

    Changes to collective redundancies rules to help employees and businesses 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

  • More overseas same-sex partnerships recognised in UK law

    Seventy-five foreign partnerships will be treated as equivalent to UK civil partnerships.

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

  • Groceries Adjudicator to have power to fine supermarkets

    The Groceries Code Adjudicator is to be given new powers to fine large supermarkets who deal with suppliers unfairly.

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

  • Companies say equality is good for business

    More than 90 per cent of employers support equality in the workplace, new research has shown.

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

  • Marking Transgender Day of Remembrance

    Jo Swinson praises those who’ve had the courage to stand up and express who they are.

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

  • New power to boost consumers access to data

    Jo Swinson announces new powers for consumers to request their personal customer data from business, under the midata programme.

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

  • SMEs get equality advice

    Minister meets business owners in the West Midlands at first regional workshop.

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

  • UK prepares for UN talks on women

    Commission will focus on tackling violence in 2013.

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