New survey data from The Fawcett Society finds that 72% think care workers are underpaid. Three in four think carers should get the Real Living Wage. Read more
New data from Ipsos MORI and The Fawcett Society shows that six out of ten women are finding it harder to stay positive day-to-day due to Coronavirus. Women are also much more worried about the risk the virus poses to the country compared to men. Read more
New research published today reveals the stark reality of the coronavirus pandemic for parents and keyworkers. Read more
Without urgent action, the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on women and girls will be devastating. Over 60 charities have united with us on a list of urgent asks for Government. Read more
Fawcett's Chief Executive Sam Smethers on what the Government's recent furlough and easing lockdown announcements mean for women in the UK. Read more
Read our joint call for women and girls to be visible, heard and have their needs met during the UK's Coronavirus crisis response. Read more
Fawcett CEO, Sam Smethers, comments on the criticism of Woman's Place UK in relation to the sex, gender, and gender identity debate. Read more
05 February 2020: Fawcett Society is today publishing new data which shows why equal pay law in the UK is not fit for purpose. Read more
20 January 2020: Presenter Sarah Montague has confirmed a 400k settlement with the BBC for 'unequal treatment'. Read more
17 January 2020: The Government Equalities Office is today calling for sexual harassment victims to share their experiences as part of a new survey. Read more
13 JANUARY 2020: The Fawcett Society’s 2020 Sex and Power Index charts the extent of male domination of positions of power with women still missing in significant numbers from top jobs. Read more
10 JANUARY 2020: Samira Ahmed has won her claim for equal pay against the BBC Read more
Fawcett launches 'Equal Power', a coalition of women's and civil society organisations who are campaigning to transform women's representation at every level of politics and public life. Sign up today to take part. Read more
The fact that the UK has slipped down the international league tables in terms of achieving gender equality should act as a big wake-up call for government. Read more
18 NOV 19: At a time when women's voices are being marginalised in politics, this election presents an opportunity for women to raise their voices in unison about the issues that are important to them. Read more
14 November 2019: The Fawcett Society launches new campaign to give women the 'Right to Know' if they are being discriminated against at work on Equal Pay Day. Read more
4 November 2019: The Fawcett Society today publishes a report calling for women’s voices to be heard in devolution, with data showing just 1 in 5 with a vote at top table are women Read more
01 November 2019: Fawcett comments on new research showing that the vast majority of women MPs believe more could be done to tackle violence and abuse against women in politics. Read more
31 OCTOBER 2019: We have to confront the fact that our toxic politics is driving good women MPs away. In 2019 it is still a hostile environment for women. Read more
30 OCTOBER 2019: Samira Ahmed should never have had to bring her equal pay claim. But like so many other women, she has found that her work is not valued equally with that of her male colleagues. Read more
Equal Pay Day is on the 14 November 2019. The most recent statistics from the ONS’ Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) – published today - show that the mean gap for full time workers is 13.1%. Read more
4th Sept 2019: Boris Johnson has a problem with women voters. The Government is increasingly offering them the prospect of a No Deal exit from the EU, which they are clearly much less relaxed about than men. Read more
4 Sept 2019: As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act we are also campaigning to transform workplace culture, change the system and strengthen the law. Because women everywhere deserve to be Equal. Read more
2 September 2019: Fawcett has long called for flexible working to be the default. We all pay a price for the outdated way we design our workplaces. It’s time for change. Read more