Businesses will now have to publish gender wage gap figures after Liberal Democrat campaign

The video discusses the gender pay gap in the UK, highlighting that women earn less than men for the same work. It introduces new regulations requiring companies with over 250 employees to publish pay differences, aiming for greater transparency and accountability. Personal stories illustrate ongoing inequality, despite historical efforts like the Equal Pay Act of 1970. The video also covers differing opinions on the new rules, with some viewing them as necessary and others as bureaucratic burdens.

What is the average weekly pay difference between men and women in the UK according to the video?

• Men earn £558, women earn £462

• Men earn £600, women earn £500

• Men earn £500, women earn £400

• Men earn £550, women earn £450

Which historical event is mentioned as contributing to the introduction of the Equal Pay Act in 1970?

• The Women's March

• The Suffragette Movement

• The Equal Rights Amendment

• The Ford Dagenham strike

What is the expected outcome of companies publishing pay differences according to the video?

• Higher taxes for companies

• More women leaving the workforce

• Greater ability for women to challenge unfair pay

• Increased gender pay gap

What is one of the main arguments against the new transparency rules for companies?

• They will increase company profits

• They will create more bureaucracy

• They will reduce gender equality

• They will improve employee satisfaction

What is the stance of the Lib Dems regarding the new pay transparency rules?

• They want to delay the rules

• They are neutral about the rules

• They oppose the rules

• They support the rules