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Government launches £25 million business fund
The government has launched a £25 million fund to aid women in business, aimed at high-growth companies.
Free event for London’s women who mean business
Advisory body Business Link London will be hosting a free event for female entrepreneurs as part of its We Mean Business campaign.
Legal pay action 'takes time'
Female workers seeking to take legal action over unequal pay should bear in mind the time a discrimination case will take.
Gender pay gap is 'women's choice'
The public should make less of a song and dance about the gender pay gap, as most of it is due to choices made by each side, a new report states.
Mum's the word for SMEs
An increase in mothers returning to work due to the recession could represent a cost-saving opportunity for small businesses, says an employment site.
Companies 'need to employ more women'
More firms should employ women on their boards as these companies tend to be more profitable, according to a government minister.
Women still paid unfairly
If you think the pay gap between the sexes is closing, then think again. Research by Smallbusiness.co.uk shows that women are still finishing second best when it comes to salaries.
More flexible working will be demanded by women
More women want a job which fits into looking after their families and are making a 'massive call for change' in working practices, a source predicts.
Female entrepreneurs to be 'empowered'
Budding female entrepreneurs are set to be 'empowered ... to make their dreams a reality' at special events this autumn.
Maternity benefits to hit SMEs
Changes in maternity benefits coming into force next month will amount to a huge extra financial burden for small businesses, says an employment law specialist.
Corporate business lacks flexibility, say working mums
Three quarters of working mothers feel that British business is not committed to flexible working arrangements, according to a survey conducted by advisory group Mums in Control.
Confidence-boosting scheme for women entrepreneurs
A new scheme has been set up to help encourage more women to go into business by building their self-confidence.
GEO promises to reduce gender pay gap
Reducing the disparity in pay between men and women is a key priority for the government, it is claimed.
NGCE: more opportunities for women entrepreneurs
The government's effort to put women's enterprise higher on the agenda is paying off, according to the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship.
Equality watchdog criticises maternity provisions
Dr Nicola Brewer, head of the equality watchdog, has warned that generous maternity entitlements are costing small businesses too much and are putting owners off employing women.