The Coal Authority ‘flew the flag’ for women’s suffrage last week as part of national celebrations to mark the centenary of the first women getting the vote.
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Monday, 15 October 2018
Monday, 13 August 2018
Call for the public to get involved in improving social mobility in the UK.
Wednesday, 01 August 2018
There is up to £400,000, mentoring and business support for 8 female entrepreneurs to help them reach their full potential and change the face of innovation.
Monday, 16 April 2018
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon announces £2.9 million for human rights projects across the Commonwealth, with particular focus on the South Pacific and small states.
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
The government has today announced the first large projects to be awarded funding from the Women’s Suffrage Centenary Grant Scheme.
Monday, 09 April 2018
If you live in Swindon, Woking, Watford, Gosport or Bromley, you will need identification to vote on 3 May 2018.
Thursday, 29 March 2018
To mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, Sellafield Ltd employee Andi Rutherford has shared her story of transitioning in the work place.
Monday, 12 February 2018
Boris Johnson visited Bangladesh, Burma and Thailand to raise and discuss issues including the Rohinghya humanitarian crisis and illegal wildlife trade.
Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Minister for Women and Equalities Amber Rudd announces details of a £2.5 million investment to celebrate 100 years of women having the right to vote.
Friday, 02 February 2018
Harriett Baldwin announced £5 million of new UK aid funding to strengthen Zimbabwean civil society ahead of the 2018 elections.
Friday, 29 December 2017
Scottish sporting greats and community leaders among those recognised in New Year Honours list.
Friday, 15 December 2017
Seven areas to receive share of £1.2m to support projects celebrating 100 years of votes for women
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Chris Skidmore, Minister for the Constitution, hosted the inaugural Electoral Summit yesterday, 11 December 2017.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
The voter registration service has been made more accessible for users, following an audit by the Government Digital Service Accessibility team.
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Lord Ahmad, Minister for the United Nations, visited New York on 30 to 31 October to participate in 2 debates at the UN Security Council.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
The British Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking bids for a consultancy position focused on gender issues in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon reiterates the UK's opposition to the death penalty.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon reiterates the UK's opposition to the death penalty.
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May's statement on Saudi Arabia's decision to lift the ban on women driving.
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
The Foreign Secretary sends warm wishes to the Jewish community as they prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Monday, 28 August 2017
New programmes will help people back to work after a career break, boost skills, and close the gender pay gap.
Friday, 25 August 2017
The Advisory Commission, headed by Kofi Annan, published its report on Rakhine State, Burma on 24 August 2017.
Sunday, 23 July 2017
The Government announces new proposals to streamline and de-medicalise the process for changing gender and launches a nationwide LGBT survey
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy puts human rights centre stage of foreign policy.
Sunday, 02 July 2017
The latest statistics on gender representation at the top of business are expected to be published later this year
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
DfE becomes the first Government department to publish its gender pay gap and bonus pay gap.
Friday, 21 April 2017
Lord Shinkwin appointed Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) by Equalities Minister Justine Greening.
Friday, 21 April 2017
View gender pay gap information published by employers under new regulations
Saturday, 08 April 2017
A helpline dedicated to supporting victims of revenge porn is to get additional funding.
Thursday, 06 April 2017
The UK is one of the first countries to introduce gender pay gap reporting, requiring 9,000 employers to publish their gender pay gap.
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
HM Passport Office has launched a new online passport renewal service as part of its drive to improve customer services.
Friday, 17 March 2017
UK Government commitment to the UN on women's economic empowerment and gender equality
Thursday, 16 March 2017
International discrimination protections have been increased for over 35,000 women and girls.
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Joanna Roper will spearhead the UK’s efforts to deliver a coherent international approach to ensuring the rights of women and girls.
Friday, 03 February 2017
Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore talked about ways to increase voter registration in the run-up to the mayoral elections.
Saturday, 28 January 2017
Guidance for employers published
Thursday, 17 November 2016
The UK gender pay gap is at its lowest level ever. This government is committed to ensuring the gap is eliminated in a generation.
Friday, 04 November 2016
Baroness Anelay will visit Sri Lanka and Burma for discussions in her capacity as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Minister for Human Rights
Tuesday, 06 September 2016
On September 7 the UK Foreign Secretary will host the High Negotiations Committee of the Syrian Opposition (HNC) and numerous foreign ministers from across the world. During this time the HNC will launch their political vision for Syria, which details how they will aim to negotiate a political end to the conflict and what a future political system will look like.
Friday, 02 September 2016
Government to conduct a public consultation on the issue of caste and the Equality Act 2010.
Friday, 01 July 2016
CCS is among 3 finalists to be nominated for MSDUK's Inclusive Procurement Award
Monday, 13 June 2016
Individuals recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for achievements supporting equality for women and LGB&T people
Tuesday, 08 March 2016
The achievements of Scottish women will be celebrated at a reception held by the Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell.
Thursday, 03 March 2016
Scotland Office Minister Andrew Dunlop to hold roundtable discussion on developing more female entrepreneurs and business leaders in Scotland.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
The Disability Action Alliance is developing a new strategy focusing on its long term sustainability and more collaborative working.
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