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09 Feb Social affairs

Brianna Ghey's MP Hopes Rishi Sunak's Trans Jibe Fallout Is A "Turning Point" For Westminster

Charlotte Nichols, Labour MP for the seat where murdered trans teen Brianna Ghey lived, has said she hopes the backlash from Rishi Sunak's jibe about trans people at Prime Minister's Questions will become a turning point for how trans issues are handled in Westminster.

Measuring progress in Britain’s pursuit of equality and human rights protections

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05 Feb Social affairs

Measuring progress in Britain’s pursuit of equality and human rights protections

The Equality and Human Rights Monitor provides decision-makers with a comprehensive analysis of Britain’s equality and human rights landscape

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21 Jul 2023 Home affairs

Protecting Britain’s human rights

Britain’s rights watchdog is concerned about the potential for our human rights protections to be weakened by legislation currently going through Parliament.

16 Jul 2023 Social affairs

MP Calls For End To "Toxic Debates" On LGBT Rights Ten Years After Same-Sex Marriage Legalised

Conservative MP Mike Freer has said "heated, toxic debates" over LGBT rights must end, ten years after he fought for his own right to marry his husband with the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales.

20 Apr 2023 Health

Disturbing maternal mortality rates indicate a dereliction of duty by the Conservatives

Giving birth can be the happiest moment of many women’s lives, and the happiest moment for their partners as well.

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04 Apr 2023 Communities

Clarifying the definition of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act

On 21 February 2023, the Minister for Women and Equalities asked for our advice on the definition of the protected characteristic of sex in the Equality Act 2010.

16 Oct 2022 Political parties

We must simply talk to one another

Sometimes there are topics that become so difficult , so emotive, it’s easier to stop talking about them at all.

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14 Oct 2022 Home affairs

Equality and Human Rights Commission re-accredited as ‘A status’ organisation

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been re-accredited as an ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institution (NHRI).

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01 Sep 2022 Home affairs

Equality watchdog takes action to address discrimination in use of artificial intelligence

The use of artificial intelligence by public bodies is to be monitored by Britain’s equality regulator for the first time to ensure technologies are not discriminating against people.

03 Aug 2022 Books & culture

'A remarkable woman': Debbie Abrahams reviews new biography of Edith Summerskill

Like many, I knew of Dr Edith Summerskill but didn’t really know about her. The recently published, very readable biography by former Labour MEP, Mary Honeyball, soon put a stop to that.

Equality watchdog: Millions may be digital natives, but how many is AI leaving behind?

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03 Aug 2022 Communities

Equality watchdog: Millions may be digital natives, but how many is AI leaving behind?

Artificial intelligence can be a force for good, but we must ensure it does not perpetuate exclusion on the road to progress.

01 Aug 2022 Culture

Alison McGovern: The Lionesses finally brought football home – this must be a huge turning point in the fight for equality

Did you cry? I did. I was crying before kick-off, never mind at the end.

Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event

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07 Jul 2022 Communities

Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event

The Catapult Network has today confirmed the backing of a dozen new high-profile supporters, including Rolls-Royce and Siemens, for its Inclusivity in Innovation Charter.

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06 Jul 2022 Home affairs

Costco and Swissport yet to report gender pay gap data

One-stop shopping giant Costco and aviation business Swissport are among 28 organisations that are yet to comply with their legal obligation and report their gender pay gap data for 2021–22, following the 30 March and 4 April deadlines.

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09 Jun 2022 Home affairs

Report finds evidence of inequality in treatment of ethnic minority ‘Covid heroes’ working in health and social care

Lower-paid health and social care workers, who played a pivotal front-line role during the Covid-19 pandemic, experienced bullying, racism and harassment at work according to their evidence to an inquiry conducted by Britain’s equality regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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26 May 2022 Home affairs

Pontins investigated over fears of racial discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers

Britain’s equality regulator has launched a formal investigation into Pontins holiday parks due to continued concerns about discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers.

Celebrating the achievements of strong women on the road to equality

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21 Mar 2022 Communities

Celebrating the achievements of strong women on the road to equality

As we strive towards equal opportunities for all, inspirational women at CCEP are showing each day that the future is bright.

17 Mar 2022 Communities

TRAILBLAZERS: More British-Chinese Should Begin Their Journey To Westminster

In May 2015 I completed a journey which nobody else had ever made. It began 20 years ago, and 200 miles away, in York. My parents had settled there after escaping communism in China.

It’s time to ‘break the bias’ and close the gender pay gap at work

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08 Mar 2022 Economy

It’s time to ‘break the bias’ and close the gender pay gap at work

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, this International Women’s Day is a unique opportunity for employers to take action on unequal pay.

Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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25 Feb 2022 Economy

Catapult Network confirms commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Catapult Network this week (24th February 2022) formalised its long-held commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I).

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

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13 Oct 2021 Coronavirus

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

The creative and cultural sector can be a powerful tool in reducing inequality. If we're serious about levelling up, then we must invest in the arts.

15 Sep 2021 Home affairs

Paralympics reminds us of the progress still needed to improve the lives of disabled people

Far too many disabled people have felt overlooked at every step of the Covid response. Without government action, we risk going backwards on the progress we have made towards equality.

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29 Apr 2021 Home affairs

Bar Council backs Charter for Black Talent

The Bar Council, the barristers profession’s representative body, has today become the latest organisation to give its backing to the Charter for Black Talent in Finance and the Professions, an initiative aimed at increasing the number of talented Black professionals in senior positions in the financial and professional services sectors in the UK.

01 Apr 2021 Communities

Exclusive: Historian "Disgusted" At Being Named As Adviser In Race Report And Accuses Downing Street Of "Manipulating" Him

A British author listed as a "stakeholder" on the government's controversial race report has claimed he was "manipulated" by Downing Street.