5 outfits featured in new V&A fashion exhibition honouring divas
The upcoming show brings together outfits from stars of stage and screen. By Katie Wright. Glamourous outfits worn by Marilyn Monroe,...
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Jun 1, 2023
Breaking Barriers: Laura Terruso and the Rise of Female Directors in Hollywood
Girl power behind the camera (or the lack thereof) remains a hot topic. So many talented female directors are out there, but they aren’t...
May 24, 2023
You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome!
Did you know that a staggering 90% of people have a negativity bias towards women (UN report). But what does this really mean? Ruchika...
May 16, 2023
LGBTQ+ young adults earn less than straight peers – data shows
Straight or gay, it may show in your pay, new research suggests. Being LGBTQ+ worsens the salary gap among young adults, new research...
May 9, 2023
Why We Need to Talk About Grief and Support in the Workplace
Death and dying are inevitable aspects of life, yet we often shy away from discussing these topics. This is particularly true in the...
May 4, 2023
Nearly Half of UK's Young Adults Received Unsolicited Sexual Photos, Bumble and UN Women UK Report
Bumble, the women-first dating app, is collaborating with UN Women UK to advocate for the protection of victims of cyberflashing in a...
Apr 27, 2023
Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll
The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll. Barbie maker Mattel has launched its first Down’s syndrome doll....
Apr 24, 2023
Alien: The First Feminist Blockbuster
The Female Lead presented a panel discussion at the Science Museum, following a screening of Ridley Scott's iconic Alien (1979), to ask...
Apr 20, 2023
7 ways to lift up other women in your workplace
Some key advice for female leaders. Let’s face it, even on the best of days the workplace can feel like a testosterone-filled,...
Apr 20, 2023
Gender pay gap widens ‘dramatically’ after women have children
Difference in pay between men and women is almost 15%, a study suggests. The gender pay gap is almost 15%, and widens “dramatically”...
Apr 19, 2023
Candice Brathwaite on returning to work after mat leave and exercising for joy – not weight loss
The author, presenter and influencer talks to Lisa Salmon about being her own boss, her love of seafood and listening to her body. As a...
Apr 19, 2023
10 pregnancy and maternity work rights all women should be aware of
An expert outlines the most important things expectant working women and new mums need to know. When working women find out they’re...
Apr 18, 2023
"You aren’t any less deserving of intimacy because your body has changed" - Bella Davis
1. How do you encourage women to embrace their changing bodies and feel confident in their skin? By showing images of my body changing...
Apr 12, 2023
Can you ask for a pay rise to cover childcare costs?
Pregnant Then Screwed CEO, Joeli Brearley shares her advice for asking for flexible working and pay increases. By Lauren Taylor. One in...
Apr 3, 2023
This artist has reversed the gender roles of old-school adverts to show how sexist they are
Eli Rezkallah has taken ads from the 1940s and 1950s as his inspiration. Nowadays, we won’t stand for gender stereotyping but cast your...
Apr 3, 2023
Why Jane Fonda is such an inspiration
Fonda’s on-screen career began in 1960, and in the six decades since, she’s starred in sci-fi film Barbarella, murder mystery Klute, and...
Apr 3, 2023
Lana Del Rey equals Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead with sixth number one album
Lana Del Rey has drawn level with other acts like Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Blur to secure a sixth number one album, the Official...
Apr 3, 2023
Contraception gave women freedom, says Dawn French
The comedian credited her mother with being one of her biggest inspirations. Dawn French has hailed contraception as the greatest change...
Mar 30, 2023
Jennifer Lopez: I was told not to be so open about turning 50
Ageism in the entertainment industry is a huge problem that disproportionately affects women. The pressure to maintain a 'young'...
Mar 29, 2023
Helen Pankhurst: I think it’s sad the way that Meghan has been treated
The great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst has described the treatment of the Duchess of Sussex as “sad”. Dr Helen...
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