Inequality
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Ads that perpetuate sexist gender stereotypes could finally be banned in the UK
Brands will face stricter rules surrounding sexist gender stereotyping
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The problems still facing women in the UK today
No one knows this better than those in the US, for example, as President Donald Trump has recently reintroduced old restrictions on abortion funding. Similarly over here in the UK, as many fantastic women fight to influence policy, raise awareness and support vulnerable women all over the country, other kinds of change – whether that be austerity, internet culture or a lack of understanding – seem to be doing their best to hold us back.
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Do you live in one of the UK's hotbeds of inequality?
Inequality is set to be the curse of the modern age. The impact of the financial crisis, the effect of 'austerity' and the fallout from Brexit will all help to drive a wedge between the country's affluent, and those who feel they
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Women feel pressured to dress ‘sexier’ at work by wearing heels and putting on make-up
Earlier this year we brought you the news that a woman had been sent home from work for not wearing high heels. Meanwhile, 7% of female employees said their bosses urged them to wear high heels in the office or with clients because it made them “more appealing”. Sadly the survey seems to reveal that sexism in the workplace is very much alive and kicking with 28% of women claiming they had been advised that changing their appearance would be “better for business”, while 13% said they had decide
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Income inequality: the poor aren't always poor
Cuts to benefits and tax breaks for higher earners have provoked criticism of the Conservative government and now a think-tank has said the changes are creating short-term inequality, not helping alleviate it. It may not come as a surprise that
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Young must save £33 every day to be as rich as their parents
Young people have an economic mountain to climb. The financial crisis has destroyed their jobs, their income, and any chance they had of building up any assets. At this stage there's an incredible £365,000 gap between the wealth of older
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Pensions gap illustrates the divide in Britain today
These last 12 months have been littered with contradictions when it comes to how good pensioners have got it. If you look at the big headlines, those age 55-plus will be able to get their hands on their cash and won't have to be ripped off
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