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Career break returner programmes launched to help people back to work
New programmes will help people back to work after a career break, boost skills, and close the gender pay gap.
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Equalities Office
New Action to Promote LGBT Equality
The Government announces new proposals to streamline and de-medicalise the process for changing gender and launches a nationwide LGBT survey
Access to abortion services in England
A letter from Justine Greening sent to MPs concerning the situation of women from Northern Ireland travelling to England for an abortion
Department for Education Reports Gender Pay Gap
DfE becomes the first Government department to publish its gender pay gap and bonus pay gap.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting Goes Live
The UK is one of the first countries to introduce gender pay gap reporting, requiring 9,000 employers to publish their gender pay gap.
Revenge Porn Helpline Given Further Funding
A helpline dedicated to supporting victims of revenge porn is to get additional funding.
Latest
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Gender Pay Gap - Who needs to report
- published
- Guidance
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National LGBT survey
- updated
- Closed consultation
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Foreign Secretary and Lynn Forester de Rothschild co-chair discussion on gender equality in the economy
- published
- Press release
What we do
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is responsible for equality strategy and legislation across government. We take action on the government’s commitment to remove barriers to equality and help to build a fairer society, leading on issues relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality.
GEO works with the Department for Education.
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National LGBT survey
- Closed consultation
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Returning to work after time out for caring
- Open consultation
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Equality Advisory Support Service: what difference does it make?
- Research and analysis
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Menopause transition: effects on women’s economic participation
- Research and analysis
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Hilary Spencer
Director, Government Equalities Office
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Chief Press Officer: Jade Howard 020 7340 7488
Senior Media Officer: Francesca Roettger Moreda 020 7654 6157
Media Officer, Candida Lathbridge 020 7783 8134
Journalists should call our central newsdesk on 020 7783 8300. This media-only line operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. Outside of these hours, the number will divert to the duty press officer.
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