A councillor who claimed she was the victim of discrimination after the SNP removed her from a list of approved MSP candidates has had her action rejected by an employment tribunal after it was deemed that her claim lacked jurisdiction.

There continues to be a gender bias in boardroom appointments in Britain’s biggest companies, according to new research.

A new report from the European Commission has found that European Union rules to tackle discrimination on grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation have now been implemented by all Member States in national law.

Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller has told business leaders that improving the opportunities for women to contribute in the workplace is the key to a successful business and there can be no more excuses.