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Many women want flexibility but there is evidence it is not good for their careers
Proposals to cut red tape do not address problems of underfunding, say sector leaders
As with social care, problems in the sector are legion — not least provision and cost
Seeking FT readers prepared to chat about how rising inflation is affecting their lives
Career vs family is no longer such a trade-off for women, but ‘having it all’ is only possible with increased paternal childcare
In a tight labour market, employers must make a costly, precarious childcare market their problem too
Ageing populations present opportunities as well as risks for equity investors
Women are making changes post-pandemic in their working lives, by tackling issues at work and at home. This report hears from experts on subjects from dual-career couples and the finances of hybrid working, to mean ‘office banter’ and going grey
Opportunities and hidden traps are emerging
‘Having it all’ too often means ‘doing it all’, argues Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani
Unpaid domestic labour has a deleterious financial impact on women
Bare trusts are a good way to pass money between the generations — but make sure family members are in agreement
Workforce participation held back by lack of affordable and flexible services, study finds
‘Back to the office is not a return to an old schedule — and no one really knows how to do it yet’
A combination of high birth rates and soaring unemployment points to problems ahead
High earners ask lawyers for advice after HMRC loses landmark case
In this year of summits, the United Kingdom Committee for Unicef (Unicef UK) has invited experts to set out policies that governments and companies should pursue to help the next generation overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and economic inequity
Department store chain will be largest retailer in UK offering six-month benefit to new parents
Female labour force participation rate reached its height 21 years ago
A ‘Peaky Blinders’ star has kickstarted a campaign to help parents in long-hours workplaces
Parents could be eligible for higher retirement income relating to child benefit claims
Parents to receive monthly payments of up to $300 per dependent in expansion of social safety net
Gadgets that can entertain, help development or come to the rescue when unsettled little ones can’t sleep
England footballer’s campaign to feed poorer children harnesses a powerful demand for fairness
With many providers already under intense financial strain, the drop in demand has hit the sector hard
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