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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')

• Types of discrimination ('protected characteristics')

  It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…

• How you can be discriminated against

  Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…

• Discrimination at work

  The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…

• What you can do

  If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…

How to use a quasi-experimental study to evaluate your digital health product.

• Updated: 8 September 2021

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, delivered a speech at the CityWeek 2025 on Tuesday 1 July 2025.

• Updated: 1 July 2025

Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling

Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police

How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing

The mother and best friend of a much-loved teenager who drowned in a fierce rip current at Bournemouth beach more than two years ago have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer.

• Updated: 30 June 2025

What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 23 May 2025.

• Updated: 1 July 2025

Check the tariff classification for inlets for blankets and pillows.

• Updated: 23 August 2024