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Government launches consultation, inviting businesses, workers, and civil society to help shape the next steps on equal pay reform.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Government BSL translations rose by 41% this year and 161% since 2023, making official communications more accessible for BSL users.
The Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG) publishes its first report after a year of progress as the government extends REEG's term until the end of Parliament.
The government is banning abusive conversion practices in England and Wales to protect LGBT+ people from physical and psychological harm.
Thousands of Deafblind people across the country will benefit from improved access to communication support.
Government lays the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) draft updated Code of Practice in Parliament.
UK to serve as host nation for the European International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT+) Forum in London in May 2027.
Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Minority ethnic groups and disabled people are to benefit as the government commits to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay‑gap reporting for large employers.
Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day 2026.
The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed Ali Harris and Professor Shazia Choudhry as interim commissioners at the EHRC.
Deaf people are to benefit from a refreshed British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board as the government appoints a new co-chair and members to boost opportunity for Deaf and disabled people across the UK.
Minister for Equalities Seema Malhotra and Baroness Lawrence hosted the first Race Equality Engagement Group roundtable alongside leaders from ethnic minority communities.
The Women's Business Council (WBC) brings together business leaders who work to boost women’s representation in the workplace.
Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson will be appointed as the new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
The government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use of BSL in individual departments to help break down barriers for Deaf and disabled people.
The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board is recruiting for a new co-chair and 15 new board members.
A new steering group will support disabled candidates in elections, advising on a fund for disability-related expenses to level the playing field.
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson is the government's preferred candidate for Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
A new call for evidence [launched today] will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter their background, to thrive under the government's Plan for Change.
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