Women in Business

Calls for Flexible Working to Be Normalised

Posted: 6 April 2021
It may be in the interest of employers and employees to make flexible working a standard option.
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Number of Women on FTSE Boards Up By 50% in Just 5 Years

Posted: 8 March 2021
More than a third (34.3%) of FTSE 350 board positions are now held by women.
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Who Will Be Working From Home?

Posted: 9 August 2020
What effects how likely it is that you will work from home?
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Goldman Sachs Offers Education and Support to UK Businesses

Posted: 20 February 2020
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country.
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How Could a UK Points-Based Immigration System Work?

Posted: 29 January 2020
Once the UK leaves the European Union (EU), a new immigration system will be introduced to replace the EU's freedom of movement rule.
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Britain to Grant Fast-Tracking Visas to Top Scientists

Posted: 27 January 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a "global talent" visa which will replace the current "exceptional talent" route, but removing the cap on numbers.
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UK Boosts Support to Business Women in Africa

Posted: 20 January 2020
The UK is boosting support to female entrepreneurs in Africa, helping them overcome barriers to starting businesses and connecting them to global market.
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Davos 2020 Agenda: Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World

Posted: 17 January 2020
World's leaders are gathering in Davos to discuss key changes shaping business and society. Sustainability is their most urgent priority.
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Sources of Finance for Small and Medium Businesses

Posted: 14 January 2020
When starting or expanding a business, a crucial question is where to raise the finance.
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US$3.4t

Posted: 9 January 2020
Private equity firms now manage commitments of nearly US$3.4t globally, up from less than US$500b in 2000.
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Prince Harry and Wife Meghan to 'Step Back' from Being Senior Royals and 'Become Financially Independent'

Posted: 8 January 2020
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced on Wednesday that they intend to step back as senior members of the British royal family.
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100 Years

Posted: 16 December 2019
According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2020, gender parity will not be attained for 99.5 years.
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Young Entrepreneur's Profile: Rita Ora

Posted: 15 December 2019
On perseverance from the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top ten songs in the UK.
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DRS' Managing Director Wins at Women of the Year Awards

Posted: 6 November 2019
Debbie Francis has won the award for ‘demonstrating the courage to challenge and make a real difference in a male-dominated industry’.
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2-3%

Posted: 16 September 2019
Of the more than $100 billion invested by venture capitalists each year, all-male teams get about 83%, while all-female teams get only 2 to 3%.
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