International Women’s Day shines a light on the injustices in modern Britain
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day celebrates achievements in every walk of life.
But it also shines a light on the injustices and inequalities of modern Britain.
It is a step in the right direction that women now hold one in three boardroom positions at Britain’s biggest companies.
And according to the Office for National Statistics, the gender pay gap continues to narrow. But there are millions of glass ceilings that still need to be shattered.
Women do the lion’s share of juggling jobs, running homes and caring for children. In return society can treat them disgracefully.
Despite progress on a number of fronts, many still suffer the horror of domestic violence and are paid or promoted less than male colleagues.
While female sport is finally getting deserved recognition, there are far too few women in positions of leadership.
Businesses and political parties also need to look in the mirror and the Government must play its part in levelling up between the sexes.
It will also be up to the next generation to take up the baton — inspired by the stars of today.
That is why for today’s special edition to mark International Women’s Day, The Sun on Sunday brought together Davina McCall, Claudia Winkleman and England football ace Alex Scott to speak to a group of aspiring teens.
The brave revelations about the battles they overcame will do wonders to encourage those following in their footsteps.
Their blunt message?
Forget the trolls, learn from your failures and never give up. We couldn’t have put it better.
Help ailing small firms
THE coronavirus outbreak could spell disaster for thousands of small businesses.
As if the drop-off in trade wasn’t bad enough by itself, many are also finding their insurance won’t cover them for losing their incomes.
Even those that do have the right policies are being told they are unlikely to receive compensation.
A Sun on Sunday investigation has found that as many as 4million small firms may have no cover.
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Nobody should underestimate the scale of this health crisis.
But the Government cannot stand by and watch the lifeblood of our economy wither and die.
For the sake of all our struggling small firms, the Chancellor must put his hand in his pocket and offer them help in Wednesday’s Budget.
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