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  • 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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 2

    This newsletter provides information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59th session.

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  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 1

    This newsletter provides information on the UK’s preparations for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59th session.

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  • 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

  • Jo Swinson launches Cranfield 'Women on boards' interim report

    Minister for Women and Equalities launches 'Women on boards: progress following the 2012 Corporate Governance Code'.

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

  • Nicky Morgan speaks at Think, Act, Report progress report launch

    The Secretary of State marks the third year of Think, Act, Report.

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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

  • Your chance to shape UK priorities on gender equality

    New survey launched to collect views on improving the lives of women and girls in the UK.

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

  • Conversion of civil partnerships into marriage

    Revised regulations set out the process for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages, giving couples more choice.

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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

  • Business must keep up the momentum to reach 25% women on boards target - Cable

    Women representation on FTSE 100 boards continues to increase.

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

  • Update - Child care business scheme

    Apply now for a cash boost of up to £500 to help start up your new business.

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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

  • Girl Summit 2014: Nick Clegg speech

    The Deputy PM made the closing speech at Girl Summit 2014 on actions to help prevent female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage.

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

  • DCMS joins the 30% Club

    The department leads the way in gender equality.

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

  • Women on boards - Cable launches enhanced code for executive recruiters

    Vince Cable welcomes launch of an Enhanced Code of Conduct for executive search firms to support more women appointments to FTSE 350 boards.

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