The UK has dropped to 18th place in PwC’s Women in Work Index, marking its worst ranking for workplace gender equality in ten years. A ‘sluggish’ pace in closing the gender pay gap and declining female workforce participation have pushed the UK further behind its peers, now ranking second-worst among G7 nations, behind Canada.

HiBob has released its fourth annual Women in the Workplace report, revealing men’s perceptions of workplace equality are out-of-touch with reality. 

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Rare Founders brought together a whole host of female founders to discuss the parts of the journey that women in business don’t often discuss in public. The raw, unfiltered truth, the struggles that are hidden behind their success, and the real-life experiences that female founders face on a daily basis.

A year ago, in February 2024, the Labour party pledged to introduce a Race Equality Bill, should it come to power. That promise was also included in its manifesto. Fast-forward, a year later, we’re expecting to see it come to the House – after it was mentioned in the King’s Speech, in July 2024.

The American economy is sputtering, and the solution won't be found in Silicon Valley's echo chambers. As we mark a historic Black History Month, it's time to face a stark reality: our tech sector, a supposed engine of innovation, is leaving a vast pool of talent untapped.  

Nearly half (43%) of board roles and 35% of leadership roles in FTSE350 companies are now held by women, as the UK leads the way with a record number of female leaders, according to the latest FTSE Women Leaders Review 2025.

For startups and entrepreneurs, building a thriving business often means navigating financial constraints, talent acquisition, and operational efficiency, all while fostering an inclusive workplace.

New research from YuLife’s ‘Getting Workplace Wellbeing Right in 2025’ report highlights a gender gap in employee wellbeing, with financial uncertainty and job stability influencing career decisions in the coming year.

Addleshaw Goddard and HSBC have announced the return of the Ethnic Business Growth Programme, an initiative which seeks to empower and support UK businesses which are led by entrepreneurs from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

The latest Work Index from the future of work experts, Flexa, has analysed data from throughout 2024 to reveal the biggest work trends of the year, and those set to shape how we work in 2025.

Tara Askham of Bakersfield, Nottingham has been crowned one of the UK’s most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s ‘f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100’ campaign.

Every year, Startups Magazine makes a list to highlight some of the incredible women in our network and 2024 was no different.

As a CEO and Managing Partner of a boutique recruitment agency specialising in scaling startups, I believe diversity is not just a moral imperative – it’s a competitive edge. Many startup founders hesitate to embrace diversity due to concerns about cultural integration, communication barriers, or team dynamics. Yet these challenges are solvable, and the rewards of building a diverse team far outweigh the risks. In this article, I’ll share why hiring diverse teams is essential for growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Scot-Study, Scotland’s edtech platform dedicated to helping‪ international students, have successfully showcased the power of fostering diversity and international collaboration in Scotland, at their second annual Christmas Soirée.

November 7, 2024, marks the launch of Women's Health & FemTech Ukraine, the country's first professional community dedicated to women's health innovation.

Midlife women are disproportionately held back from founding socially responsible businesses due to competing household and financial demands, according to new research.

A new study, ‘Women Founders in European Deep Tech Startups’ reveals that women founders in the field receive less total funding compared with male founders. According to the study, women are underrepresented in deeptech startups, with less than one quarter (24%) of deeptech startups created in 2022 having at least one woman in the founding team.

Most women in technology say they feel supported and included in their current work environment, new research by Lorien has found.

Today's business environment is increasingly competitive. With creativity and innovation more crucial than ever to drive business growth, ensuring a diverse workforce has fast become a key priority for leaders. Despite the continued focus on DE&I, there is still a lack of understanding when it comes to neurodiversity. This has very real consequences for individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.

Diversity in a startup team is more crucial today than at any other time in history. Innovation and the ability to adapt to emerging markets are essential for success, and what better than a diverse team to create the competitive edge required for long-term success?