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<p>We understand that robust data collection can help employers to better understand
the needs of their employees. The Office for National Statistics and the Government
Statistical Service has developed monitoring standards for sexual orientation and
gender identity. These standards are freely available and can be found on the ONS
website.</p><p>In 2020, the Minister for Women and Equalities announced that the Equality
Hub in the Cabinet Office will be embarking on the Government’s broadest and most
comprehensive equality data project yet. The Equality Data Programme will gather data
in order to understand the barriers that people from every background are facing across
the UK.</p>
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