Menu
07/11/2011
Govt Pledges Support For Women In Business
The UK Government has announced new support for women's enterprise as part of a wider plan for economic recovery.
On Friday, they published research that shows that women are almost half as likely as men to be engaged in entrepreneurial activity.
But while Britain's women are more entrepreneurial than those in Germany and Japan, they are less likely than women in the USA to set up their own business.
The Home Secretary, Theresa May commented on the Conservative Party website that for "too long, as a country, we have failed to make the most of the skills, experience and talents of women".
She added that despite the difficult decisions that need to be taken, there is much to do to make sure that the economy emerges stronger and fairer, and operates in the interests of the working majority.
She said that this Government will introduce flexible parental leave and extend flexible working and insisted that it has already got more women onto boards; supported greater gender equality in business and helped women who want to get into work.
Now, Theresa May, has announced that the Government will fund 5,000 mentors for new and existing female entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their own business.
"We want the UK to be the best place in the world to start and grow a business, and for the next decade to be the most entrepreneurial and dynamic in Britain's history - women can be at the heart of that," she concluded.
(BMcC)
On Friday, they published research that shows that women are almost half as likely as men to be engaged in entrepreneurial activity.
But while Britain's women are more entrepreneurial than those in Germany and Japan, they are less likely than women in the USA to set up their own business.
The Home Secretary, Theresa May commented on the Conservative Party website that for "too long, as a country, we have failed to make the most of the skills, experience and talents of women".
She added that despite the difficult decisions that need to be taken, there is much to do to make sure that the economy emerges stronger and fairer, and operates in the interests of the working majority.
She said that this Government will introduce flexible parental leave and extend flexible working and insisted that it has already got more women onto boards; supported greater gender equality in business and helped women who want to get into work.
Now, Theresa May, has announced that the Government will fund 5,000 mentors for new and existing female entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their own business.
"We want the UK to be the best place in the world to start and grow a business, and for the next decade to be the most entrepreneurial and dynamic in Britain's history - women can be at the heart of that," she concluded.
(BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 February 2004
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
15 November 2007
Women 'Do Not Exercise Enough'
British women are not exercising enough, according to new research. According to research published by the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), more than 80% of women are not exercising enough to benefit their health.
Women 'Do Not Exercise Enough'
British women are not exercising enough, according to new research. According to research published by the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), more than 80% of women are not exercising enough to benefit their health.
11 March 2004
Scheme launched to reduce population of women in custody
A three-year government programme has been unveiled today which has been designed to tackle women's offending and reduce the number of women in prison.
Scheme launched to reduce population of women in custody
A three-year government programme has been unveiled today which has been designed to tackle women's offending and reduce the number of women in prison.
05 March 2004
More work needed to end workplace discrimination for women: UN
Women are entering the global labour force in record numbers but they still face higher unemployment rates and lower wages, the United Nations labour agency has reported today.
More work needed to end workplace discrimination for women: UN
Women are entering the global labour force in record numbers but they still face higher unemployment rates and lower wages, the United Nations labour agency has reported today.
19 August 2014
New Data Shows Women Hit By 'Mid-Life Pay Crisis'
Female managers over 40 years old are earning 35% less than men, according to new data by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and XpertHR. To earn the same as a male manager over a career, a woman would have to work the equivalent of over 14 years more.
New Data Shows Women Hit By 'Mid-Life Pay Crisis'
Female managers over 40 years old are earning 35% less than men, according to new data by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and XpertHR. To earn the same as a male manager over a career, a woman would have to work the equivalent of over 14 years more.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
