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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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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

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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

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New Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Lord Shinkwin appointed Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) by Equalities Minister Justine Greening.

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View Gender Pay Gap Information

View gender pay gap information published by employers under new regulations

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Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Guidance for employers published

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UK Gender Pay Gap

The UK gender pay gap is at its lowest level ever. This government is committed to ensuring the gap is eliminated in a generation.

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Caste discrimination: consultation

Government to conduct a public consultation on the issue of caste and the Equality Act 2010.

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Caste discrimination: consultation

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Government to conduct a public consultation on the issue of caste and the Equality Act 2010.

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Justine Greening MP is new Minister for Women and Equalities

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Theresa May appointed Justine Greening as Minister for Women and Equalities

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Changes to the Women's Business Council Announced

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The Women's Business Council, an independent body created in 2012, is to be extended and will have a new Chair.

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2016 Queen's Birthday Honours

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Individuals recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for achievements supporting equality for women and LGB&T people

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EHRC Appointments

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The Secretary of State has appointed a new Chair and Scotland Commissioner to the EHRC.

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2016 New Year Honours for services to Women and LGB&T equality

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Individuals recognised in the 2016 New Year Honours List for achievements supporting equality for women and LGB&T people

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Celebrating Pride in London

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Government launches new website to tackle online abuse of women and LGB&T people.

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

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???Equalities Minister Caroline Dinenage marks the government’s commitment to advancing LGB&T equality.

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"Meet a Mentor" events for female entrepreneurs

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Business mentoring for female business owners across the country.

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National Consultation with Women event

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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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Jo Swinson launches Cranfield 'Women on boards' interim report

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

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Your chance to shape UK priorities on gender equality

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

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Women in Enterprise: new support and advice

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Announcing a new webpage setting out the resources, advice and funding available for women looking to start or grow their businesses.

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Conversion of civil partnerships into marriage

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

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