Northern women face deep inequalities and urgent need for change, report warns

Northern women face deep inequalities and urgent need for change, report warns

Women living in the North of England are missing out on a staggering £158 million in wages every week compared to their counterparts in other regions. They are also more likely to be out of work due to disability or long-term illness, according to alarming new research by Health Equity North. The findings confirm that regional inequality remains entrenched, and in many cases, is getting worse. Northern women work longer hours for lower pay, are …