Despite the Equal Pay Act’s enactment five decades ago, the gender pay gap persists in Britain. Women still earn 15% less than men, highlighting enduring challenges. Our coverage explores systemic issues, societal factors, and ongoing efforts to bridge the divide.
At FE News, we offer analyses, firsthand accounts, and expert opinions on gender-based wage disparities. Uncover historical context, milestones, and persistent barriers while staying informed about initiatives driving change.
Reflecting on the journey since the Equal Pay Act, our coverage aims to spark conversations, inspire advocacy, and propel actions for a more equitable future. Join us in championing equal pay, striving for a society where everyone receives fair compensation, regardless of gender.
Since 6th April 2017, the regulations requiring large employers (above 250 employees) to publish data on their gender pay gaps came into effect. According to…
In a recent pay rise study by HR and payroll software provider CIPHR, it was revealed that women were less likely than men to have…
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Young people can be overnight entrepreneurs and big-time money earners through the influencer network and a whole host of new-age jobs. Yet finance education in…
The gender money gap for students is widening at a significant rate, a new report from Blackbullion has found. Student Money & Wellbeing 2022 identifies…
Gender pay gap information for the Department for Education (DfE) as of 31 March 2021. The gender pay gap is an equality measure that shows…
The average working-age woman in the UK earned 40% less than her male counterpart in 2019 (@TheIFS). This is because, among 20- to 55-year-olds not…
Another generation of women will have to wait for gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021. As the impact of…
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