The Government has been accused of pushing ahead with plans to strip abortion providers of their role in counselling women despite an amendment on the issue suffering a heavy defeat in the Commons last year.
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BBC needs more women presenters
Thursday, January 26th, 2012The BBC must ensure there are more women presenters and executives working on its radio network if it is to justify its licence fee, an MP said today after she found that in some cases there were fewer female voices than 25 years ago.
Kirsty Young unmoved by ageism debates
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012[Press Association] Broadcaster Kirsty Young says she cannot get fired up by complaints that TV bosses discriminate against older women. [...]
Miriam O’Reilly quits the BBC one year after ageism case
Friday, January 20th, 2012Miriam O’Reilly is leaving the BBC a year after she won an age discrimination case against the corporation.
Charging for employment tribunals slammed as ‘chequebook justice’
Friday, January 20th, 2012Plans to charge to take claims to employment tribunals will lead to “chequebook justice”, a senior union leader warned today.
Directors out of touch study finds
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Company directors remain out of touch with their managers despite the sustained public outcry over “fat cat” executives, according to a report today.
Survey reveals ageist attitudes
Friday, January 13th, 2012Age-related discrimination and stereotyping remains “firmly embedded” in British society, according to a new government report.
MI5 becomes gay-friendly employer
Thursday, January 12th, 2012The Security Service MI5 has been named on a list of Britain’s most gay-friendly employers for the first time.
