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  • New research shows seven is heaven for girls and sports

    Report suggests increased self-consciousness and lower confidence after Year 3 can stop girls participating in sport

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

  • Awards announced from £2 million homophobic bullying fund

    Funds awarded to projects to train school staff and provide support for pupils affected by homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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

  • Government funds pilots to help women find quality part-time jobs

    Timewise accreditation scheme will allow 10 local authorities to launch pilots to find jobs for people who need to balance work and family.

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

  • "Meet a Mentor" events for female entrepreneurs

    Business mentoring for female business owners across the country.

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

  • Jo Swinson champions speed mentoring for Scottish businesswomen

    Minister Jo Swinson joined female entrepreneurs as they pitched their businesses to established entrepreneurs in the search for mentors.

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

  • Minister challenges business leaders to address gender inequality

    “Help working dads juggle their responsibilities,” says Jo Swinson, Women and Equalities Minister.

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

  • National Consultation with Women event

    Government Equalities Office has held its Annual National Consultation with Women, our main forum for engaging with women on gender equality.

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

  • Civil partnership conversions into marriage start today

    From today, couples in civil partnerships will be able to convert them into a marriage.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • £2 million fund to tackle homophobic bullying in schools

    Organisations urged to come forward with ideas to stamp out homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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

  • Body confidence toolkit launched

    Survey coinciding with Body Confidence Week finds half of adults think prospects are affected by looks.

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

  • New rules shed light on companies breaking equal pay law

    Regulations to ensure employers meet equal pay legislation requirements.

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

  • Scottish Referendum - Message from Jo Swinson MP

    Jo Swinson writes on the Scottish Referendum and its effects on women and business

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

  • Think, Act, Report initiative goes from strength to strength

    The 200th company has joined Think, Act, Report. 2.2 million employees are now covered by the initiative promoting gender equality at work.

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

  • Over 140 companies commit to improving gender equality in the workplace

    Government's Think, Act, Report campaign marks 2 years of progress.

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

  • Over 140 UK businesses commit to improving gender equality at work

    Government's Think, Act, Report campaign covering 2 million employees marks 2 years of progress.

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

  • Tackling Homophobic Bullying in Schools

    Minister for Women and Equalities pledges support to tackle bullying

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

  • Celebrating International Day of the Girl

    Jo Swinson urges girls to be inspired and aim high.

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