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Historic Black Maternal Conference aims to look at racial health disparities for the first time
Sandra Igwe said she decided to hold the conference after being ‘the token black woman’ to speak at so many in the past. Black women will...
Mar 27, 2023


University of Cambridge scientist wins world’s top neuroscience award
A University of Cambridge scientist has won the world’s top neuroscience award. Professor Christine Holt shares the Brain Prize award...
Mar 27, 2023


Screenwriter Abi Morgan on the ‘power of vulnerability’ from women in politics
The Iron Lady and The Split writer said she sees politicians like Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon as ‘stronger’ for showing...
Mar 26, 2023


Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’
Scotland’s First Minister has told how she attended a memorial service while still having a miscarriage. Nicola Sturgeon has been open...
Mar 21, 2023


Single mums need to work to 93 to retire with the same pension as a man, research suggests
New research suggests single mothers would have to work an additional 28 years to retire with the same amount of money as a man. This...
Mar 21, 2023


Hundreds of children enjoy free books thanks to Dolly Parton
Children across Scotland have received more than 25,000 free books thanks to a partnership between country music star Dolly Parton and...
Mar 15, 2023


Barbie maker celebrates ‘power of representation’ with scoliosis doll
Mattel’s new 6in Chelsea figure wears a pink dress and has a removable back brace. Barbie doll maker Mattel has made history by...
Mar 15, 2023


How to get through Mother’s Day if you have fertility issues
Fertility Network UK advises how to navigate Mothering Sunday If you’re struggling to conceive or can’t have children. Mother’s Day is a...
Mar 15, 2023


‘Women need to be made to feel comfortable taking menopause leave’
England’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion said a culture change is needed before such a policy would work. Women are unlikely to...
Mar 13, 2023


Michelle Yeoh Makes Oscar History as First Asian to Win Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh took home the coveted best leading actress award Michelle Yeoh made history at the 95th Oscars as Everything Everywhere All...
Mar 13, 2023


Male birth control drug is 100% effective in mice
A male contraceptive drug that reduces fertility quickly and temporarily has shown promise in mice. Researchers say the findings indicate...
Mar 12, 2023


Half of mothers have cut working hours due to childcare costs, survey suggests
Save the Children is calling on the Government to introduce a grants-based scheme to cover upfront childcare costs. More than half of...
Mar 10, 2023


Madonna says she is ‘caught in the glare of ageism’
Madonna said she has been “caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny” following criticism over her appearance at the 65th Annual Grammy...
Mar 9, 2023


Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie doll
A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week. Female Lead...
Mar 7, 2023


Kate Forbes: I know the challenge of returning to work after maternity leave
Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with...
Mar 6, 2023


Celebrating Women in Art
In this event we celebrate women in art, inspired by the incredible Barbican exhibitions of the groundbreaking Carolee Schneemann and the...
Dec 7, 2022


Economic Growth And Gender Bias
WOMEN IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN THE MIDLANDS - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? 48% of businesses in the Midlands have no women on the Board....
Oct 18, 2022


Turning Red: destigmatise periods for young women
Turning Red & The Power of Cringe Stick-on earrings, digital pets and garish music magazines, the late 90’s/early 00’s were a rush of...
Apr 8, 2022


Read for Good’s Holly McSweeney revels in The Female Lead’s stories of inspirational women
Each woman featured in The Female Lead's book has a history and a success to be shared... When The Female Lead landed at the Read for...
Mar 8, 2022


December 2021: Celebrating women
As we close the chapter of 2021 and enter a new year, let's take a look back at some of the great moments in December to celebrate women....
Jan 4, 2022
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