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The student loans system was supposed to be a safe and fair way for everyone who seeks further education to get the funds they need. It may come as a shock to some, but women on maternity leave in the UK who are paying off their student loans still accrue interest when they are on … Continue reading Do Student Loans discriminate against mothers?
Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly created role to support working women across the country. Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the new Women’s Employment Ambassador to champion women’s health in the workplace. Appointment comes as businesses encouraged to publish voluntary action plans to better support employees experiencing menopause symptoms. Together these measures will work to address the near record … Continue reading Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century Over 15 million people across the UK are to benefit from new worker protections, including those on the lowest pay and in the most insecure jobs. New rights confirmed including day one paternity leave and parental leave, statutory sick pay, protections for pregnant workers, increased protection from unfair … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Women's Business Council refreshed to help break down barriers for opportunity for women at work the government refreshes the Women’s Business Council (WBC) to support the growth mission and Plan for Change, unleashing productivity by supporting women at work WBC will help put more money in working women’s pockets new members confirmed, representing business sectors … Continue reading Boost women’s representation in the workplace.
The RT Hon Lord Hermer KVC On Thursday 8th May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the Thompson Foundation Lecture on “Employment law and the fundamental right to security” Introduction Thank you very much for this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Thompsons Solicitors, a firm that has been a beacon of … Continue reading Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
U.K. Government invests £8.2m to boost girls' advanced maths skills and AI careers. Thousands of the country’s brightest girls will get the opportunity to study advanced maths and progress into AI-related careers, as the UK government invests in the skills young people need for the jobs of tomorrow. only a third of A level … Continue reading More girls to study maths! For AI careers!
Employers are being encouraged to better support women experiencing the menopause as the Government today appointed England’s first ever Menopause Employment Champion. Helen Tomlinson appointed new Menopause Employment Champion and calls on more employers to develop menopause policies One in four women experiencing menopause are reported to have considered leaving their job due to symptoms … Continue reading Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support
Sixteen organisations across England will receive share of £1.97 million from the government to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace. Funding follows successful applications to this year’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Health and Wellbeing Fund Money will help women to remain in or return to the workplace through and following pregnancy, … Continue reading £1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
Statement by Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott, Minister for Women at the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women. Madam Chair, I want to begin my statement by addressing the situation in Ukraine. Russia’s assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign democratic state. The UK and our international partners stand united in … Continue reading UK’s commitment to the rights of women and girls