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From Jo Swinson
  • 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

  • Fire safety reforms to cut use of harmful chemicals

    A consultation launched today (7 August 2014) details planned changes to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

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

  • Swinson: Shoppers must get fair deliveries

    Shoppers living in some of the more remote parts of the UK are to get more transparency on delivery charges for their online purchases.

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

  • Review on women in Scottish economy announced

    Professor Lesley Sawers to undertake review for the Scottish Business Board

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

  • Insolvency Service beats targets

    The Insolvency Service exceeded all our published targets last year, our annual report shows.

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

  • Restaurant bosses in Wales, London, Lancashire and Liverpool banned as directors over illegal workers

    Four restaurant bosses who broke UK immigration laws by employing 15 illegal workers in London, South Wales, Lancashire and Liverpool have been disqualified as directors for a combined 24 years following collaboration betwee…

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

  • Government announces 4 new Acas council members

    Business Minister Jo Swinson announces the appointment of 4 new members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council.

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

  • New report highlights the real damage of poor body confidence

    Evidence reveals how low body image can have devastating effects on health and wellbeing

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

  • Government cuts off costly calls

    Customers calling helplines to complain will no longer have to pay more than the basic rate putting a stop to costly calls.

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

  • Progress on clearer pricing in supermarkets

    Major supermarkets in the UK have acted to make pricing clearer and simpler for shoppers following a meeting with the Consumer Minister.

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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

  • Government outlines how mums and dads can use new shared parental leave system

    Working mums and dads today (29 November 2013) learn how the new system of shared parental leave will work for them and their employers

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

  • Post Office secures additional government investment to complete branch modernisation

    The Post Office today (27 November 2013) secured further government funding to complete its modernisation programme.

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

  • Consumers put off by high delivery courier charges

    Jo Swinson hosts summit with industry, consumer groups and couriers to look at how to make delivery charges clearer when buying goods online.

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

  • Statement on delivery charges summit

    Jo Swinson hosted a summit today (26 November 2013) on delivery charges with e-retailers, consumer groups, couriers and enforcement groups.

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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

  • Employee ownership flourishes in UK

    Investors will find it easier to identify and invest in UK businesses which have adopted employee ownership thanks to new FTSE Index

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

  • Government reveals new support to protect interns’ right to fair pay

    Interns are to get more support to protect their right to fair pay, as the government launches new advice for young people

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