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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.

Female apprentices recognised

Skills secretary John Denham has celebrated the number of women going into apprenticeships and the success of the programme overall.

Working mums call for greater employer flexibility

The majority of working mothers are still frustrated by the lack of flexible working positions available, according to a survey.

Female workers need supportive legislation, entrepreneur claims

Despite the work of campaigners and legislators there remains a 'massive, massive under-representation of women in senior positions', an online resource for female entrepreneurs says.

Retail body says clothing sector has best e-commerce potential

Fashion and clothing has the best potential for growth for online businesses, an e-commerce industry body claims.

£10 million fund for women entrepreneurs

A £10 million fund has been established which will finance loans, training and mentoring for aspiring female entrepreneurs.

Encouragement for north-east businesswomen

Business Link, the government's advisory service for start-up firms, is encouraging women to establish their own businesses by offering them support and advice in new workshops.

CBI: 'Working time directive opt-out advantage for UK'

Under rules in the UK, employees are given the choice to work more than the 48 hours dictated in other European Union countries.

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