Reports reveal women are still underrepresented in corporate leadership roles in the UK
Developments towards achieving gender equality have been exceedingly slow. In the last 10 years, the number of women participating in senior management positions in the UK has only increased by 11 per cent.
UK government blames the 'gender pension gap' on maternity leave
The UK government propose new legislation to help bridge the "gender pay gap", after blaming maternity leave and part-time work for the retirement wealth contrast - which currently stands at 35 per cent.
How Cambridge Homeschool Online Represents New Normal for the Best and Brightest
Cambridge Homeschool Online is a virtual learning academy that has been helping children around the world
How welcome are women in the construction industry?
Women make up less than 15 per cent of the construction industry in the UK, often represented in construction manager positions. Non-profit organisations are working with women and employers to better gender diversity in the manual labour workforce.
Émigrés in war: Russian women in tech reflect from afar
Russians are some of the tech industry's most successful players. Tech may make them globally mobile, but they still lament for their country.
Women's World Cup in danger of not being televised in the UK
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called on Europe's big nations, including Britain, to increase broadcasting offers for this summer's Women's World Cup.
Around 50% of UK retail investors lack knowledge about ETFs and IFISAs
A recent study shows that numerous UK investors are unaware of tax-efficient investment options such as ETFs, IFISAs and other products beyond traditional ISAs.
Exploring Economic Damages After a Wrongful Death
The death of a loved one is always painful. Few things compound that pain more than the knowledge that their death was completely avoidable.
Recent data shows gender pay gap is still prevalent
There is more transparency around gender pay gap reporting, which will help address the gap. However, pay differences persist in both the US and the UK.
Has the global representation of women in the workplace improved in 2023?
Women's representation in the workplace has improved over the years worldwide but still remains weak in certain areas, especially for Asian female employees.
Women in power in 2023: New data shows progress but gender-gap still present
The 67th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women this year pushes for gender equality in the digital age, and the empowerment of women across STEM and Politics.
Novak Djokovic will miss Miami Open after being denied entry to US
Novak Djokovic has won the Miami Open six times.
Britain and Japan to pay for most of fighter project agreed with Italy-sources
Britain and Japan are set to dominate a three-nation project with Italy to build an advanced jet fighter, with Rome set to pay around only a fifth of the overall development cost.
Etsy, other e-commerce companies feel squeeze of SVB collapse
Etsy on Monday resumed payments to merchants with Silicon Valley Bank accounts.
Pope says equal opportunities for women are key to a better world
Pope Francis on Wednesday decried violence and prejudice against women and said granting equal pay and opportunities could help create a more peaceful world, as a new survey of Catholic women showed that many felt the Church discriminated against them.
Closing the gender gap: Spain's plan for more women in corporate leadership
The new rule will aim to ensure that boards contain at least 40 percent "of the least represented gender."
Women to shape a more sustainable future as International Women's Day approaches
International Women's Day reopens the debate on gender equality in the workplace, as women continue to be the driving force in sustainability compared to their male counterparts.
International Women's Day 2023: History, significance and theme of the special day
The idea of International Women's Day originated from labour movements which began in North America and Europe during the early 20th century.
International Women's Day 2023: How sponsorships have grown in football and cricket
International Women's Day is just round the corner but only two cricket boards pay equal salaries to their contracted male and female cricketers—India and New Zealand.
More than half of UK workers considering side hustle in 2023, study says
As the debate around four-day working week lingers, priorities such as job security and the need to earn more are making more UK workers consider side hustles.
What is happening with the Bounce Back Loan Scheme?
Reports estimate £4.3 billion was been written off as being lost to fraudsters since the start of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
Cambridge University gained 'significant benefits' from slave trade: Study
The latest research by the University of Cambridge has found that the institution received "significant benefits" from the transatlantic slave trade.
Digital nomads have rejected the office and now want to replace the nation state. But there is a darker side to this quest for global freedom
For a while, COVID-19 appeared to put the brakes on the nomadic dream, as most were forced to head home to western countries and the safety net of healthcare systems.
Ukraine's Winegrower 'Closest To The Frontline'
Ukraine's winegrower 'closest to the frontline'
Tesla to urge dismissal of California Agency's race bias lawsuit
Tesla Inc's lawyers on Wednesday will urge a California judge to throw out a lawsuit by the state's civil rights agency accusing the electric car maker of widespread race discrimination at an assembly plant.
Haiti's Women Footballers Dream Of International Success
Haiti's women footballers dream of international success
Chip Stocks Fall As Micron Outlook Signals Easing Demand
A handful of companies including chipmakers Micron and AMD are signalling an easing in the two-year long global shortage of semiconductor chips as rising inflation and cooling economies squeeze consumer and corporate spending.
Unions fight to secure better pay and conditions for workers, but they can also benefit employers
One reason for lower membership levels among younger workers is that they are more likely to be in precarious employment with less access to unions.
Pension Investors Launch Campaign Against Dual-class Share Structures
Leading UK and U.S. pension investors managing more than $1 trillion have launched a campaign to stop companies using dual-class share structures that concentrate voting power in the hands of certain shareholders at the expense of others.
What is Bitcoin? Understanding the First Cryptocurrency That's Most Popular
Are you looking to get more information about Bitcoin? If yes, here is an outline to help you understand Bitcoin as the first cryptocurrency and how it works.