Gender equality at the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race has further to go

Gender equality at the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race has further to go

In rowing, “catching a crab” is when an oar gets stuck in the water, stopping the boat’s momentum. Progress toward gender equality in the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has followed a similar rhythm, with periods of forward motion interrupted by moments of tension or pushback. This year marks a decade since one period of forward motion, when the women began racing on the same course, on the same day as the men – moving from Henley-on-Thames to the…

Narrowing gender pay gap in shipping a ‘slow burn’, Spinnaker says

Proportion of women in the UK maritime industry is dropping

Gender Pay Gap: Barriers to Economic Equality Persist

The persistent issue of the gender pay gap continues to hinder economic growth and social equity, despite ongoing efforts from policymakers and corporations. A recent study published in Socioeconomic Challenges, a journal that translates to English as Socioeconomic Challenges, sheds light on the key factors driving this disparity and offers insights into potential solutions. The research… Source

Gender pay gap report 2025 | Ticking boxes, not changing systems

More companies than ever are meeting the UK gender pay gap reporting deadline. Of the roughly 11,000 businesses required to submit their data, 10,650 managed to do so on time. That’s a significant improvement from just a few years ago, when late submissions were far more common, down from 14% in 2020–21, 9% in 2023–24, to just 5% this year. Only 188 companies had filed late at the time of reporting. It’s a positive step in terms of compliance bu…