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Ban Brazilian bum lifts immediately and without consultation, say MPs

It comes after Alice Webb, 33, from Gloucestershire, died following a liquid BBL in September 2024

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Government ‘should immediately ban Brazilian butt lifts’

Currently, there is no regulation as to who can perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as injectables.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Committee calls on Government to ban NDAs to tackle misogyny in music industry

A report by the Women and Equalities Committee said that ‘meaningful change requires both cultural and structural reform’.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

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‘Wealth-hoarding boomers’ stereotype is age discrimination, MPs say

The ‘boomer’ stereotype is contributing to ageist attitudes, a Commons group has found

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

‘I was made to think the pain was all in my head’: gynaecological ordeals shared

As a UK report finds women with reproductive conditions have faced poor care due to ‘medical misogyny’, people share their suffering

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024

Tory MP Caroline Nokes reveals she’s suffered ‘50 creepy incidents’ with male colleagues

Women and equalities committee chair urges prime minister to act against ‘horrific’ culture in parliament

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Abandon plans to detain and send children to Rwanda, MPs tell Government

Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Caroline Nokes said one of their biggest concerns is the treatment of children within the asylum system.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

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Death of Olympian in childbirth highlights race disparities in maternal deaths

Last month it was revealed that Black women were four times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. The Women and Equalities Committee claims racism plays a key role

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Carol Vorderman slams Maria Caulfield for 'cup of tea' in menopause row

“Maria, show some respect & RESIGN.”

Bristol Post · Mar 24, 2023

Carol Vorderman urges women’s minister to resign in row over menopause hearing

Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman has found herself caught up in a Twitter row with Women's Minister Maria Caulfield over the controversial menopause hearing after she claimed that ministers 'don't give a stuff' about women suffering from menopause

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Cohabitation: it's time to take legal reform seriously

We live our lives differently today. Marriage is no longer the go-to choice for couples. The marriage rate is now the lowest since records began in 1862 and many couples are instead cohabiting. The unmarried family has become the fastest-growing family type in the UK.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023

The UK government may have rejected menopause protections – but workplaces are more supportive than ever

The UK government recently decided against providing special protection for menopausal employees under the Equality Act (2010), rejecting recommendations from the UK parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2023

Badenoch says menopause ‘is priority area’ after calls to ‘change tack’

Kemi Badenoch defended the Government’s rejection of recommendations by the Women and Equalities Committee on menopause and the workplace.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Government rejection of menopause leave trial could ‘drive women out of work’

‘I was pushed to do things without my managers’ understanding I was struggling,’ woman says

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

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Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023

Talking Point: Should women be entitled to menopause leave?

Menopause leave may be counterproductive, according to the Government

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Government rejection of menopause leave trial could ‘drive women out of work’

‘I was pushed to do things without my managers’ understanding I was struggling,’ woman says

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Football has been 'used to fuel racism, far right activity and misogyny', MPs told

The Women and Equalities committee heard there were “two sides” to football . One was about bringing people together while the other was 'sadly' far more sinister

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022

Top Tory wants schools to have gender-neutral toilets for trans children

Caroline Nokes has been a consistent advocate for trans rights

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The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Senior Tory says schools should have gender-neutral toilets for trans children

Caroline Nokes said it was “absolutely possible to support both trans rights and women’s rights”.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

MPs call for menopause to be protected characteristic in UK Equality Act

Amendment would include duty for employers to provide reasonable adjustments for menopausal employees

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Lack of support for menopausal women driving them out of jobs, warn MPs

MPs call for Menopause Ambassador to be appointed to stop menopausal women leaving workplace

Wales Online · Apr 30, 2022

MP Neil Parish 'likely' to quit for allegedly watching pornography in the Commons

A source from the Tory party says it is 'likely' Neil Parish but not confirmed

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Lack of women and minority groups in parliament needs to be tackled, MPs warn

‘Most glaring problem is the shocking abuse and misogyny which all women in politics, and especially minority ethnic women, suffer,’ says Women and Equalities Committee chair

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022

Make UK employers report ethnicity pay gap, MPs tell ministers

Women and equalities committee says big companies should publish data as they do for gender

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Call to force large companies to make ethnicity pay gap public

The chairwoman of the Women and Equalities Committee says there is ‘no excuse’ for Government inaction.

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