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Close the Gap newsround (23)
This edition captures articles related to the gender pay gap and its causes. There is also information about Close the Gap's next event.
NEWS - SCOTLAND
BBC
Bill to increase free pre-school childcare in Scotland
Herald
Cutbacks send summer childcare costs soaring
Council faces multimillion equal pay bill
A sweet victory in the battle for equal pay
Rutherglen Reformer
Childcare commission to consider longer school days
Women to be hit hardest by ECJ gender ruling.
UK News
The Guardian
Maternity leave is a women's issue? Don't buy that line
Actors' union rallies theatres to create more parts for women
Equality and Human Rights Commission
New guide explains maternity rights and redundancy
Job evaluation fails to stop equal pay claims
People Management
Policewomen unhappy over inflexible work practices
The Engineer
Gender should be no barrier to talent
Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire County Council's £3.5million pay gap settlement
EVENTS
Women in Renewable Energy Scotland
Close the Gap are supporting Women in Renewable Energy Scotland's (WiRES) reception being held on Tuesday 4 September at the Scottish Parliament.
This event aims to celebrate the contribution women can make to the economic growth of the renewable energy sector in Scotland. It will be held in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 4 September 6.00pm-8.00pm (registration open from 5.30pm).
This event is being sponsored by Rhoda Grant MSP.
If you have not received an invite and would like to attend then please visit www.wiresreception.eventbrite.co.uk to find out more.
CONSULTATIONS - UK Government
Equality Act 2010: consultation on employer liability for harassment of employees by third parties
Equality Act 2010: consultation on repeal of two enforcement provisions