Category: Women Doing Amazing Things

Paisley plea and twitter spat
BBC Mrs Paisley called for Stormont to be restored before abortion is decriminalised Mrs Paisley has asked for the Assembly to be up and running…

Group trying ‘different approach’ with teenagers
BOLDVOICES Natasha Eeles started Bold Voices to tackle gender-based violence A group says a “different approach” is needed to tackle conversations about controversial influencer Andrew…

Joe Biden calls for ceasefire
Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip US President Joe Biden has voiced his support for a ceasefire after eight days of violence between Israel and…

Sport booming thanks to Lionesses’ successes
Ilkley Town Girls football is booming, according to one popular West Yorkshire club With the spotlight firmly back on women’s football as the FIFA Women’s…

Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market
Getty Images Gen X workers are being passed over for roles of all kinds, especially as employers see young people as more malleable. The timing…

Ex-UKFast boss Lawrence Jones drugged and raped women, jury hears
Other Lawrence Jones is accused of rape and four counts of sexual assault A hotel bar piano player-turned-tech entrepreneur drugged and raped two women, a…

Clare Connor: England women’s cricket boss rules out applying to be men’s chief
England women’s cricket boss Clare Connor has ruled out applying to become men’s chief because the women’s game is “on the eve of something special”.…

The fading glamour of hustle culture
Getty Images The #grindset mentality has long endured – but some people are finding hustle culture is losing its lustre. Waking at 0400, necking a…

Rugby World Cup: What next for England and the women’s game?
None of the Red Roses have announced their retirement since the final, but 37-year-old Hunter has already confirmed she will stop playing before a home…

Are pay transparency laws working?
The laws requiring companies to post salary ranges help level pay disparities in some ways. But these steps may not go far enough. Now that…