Rising Numbers of Unemployed Women in the UK

The video discusses the challenges faced by women in the UK job market, focusing on Lucinda, who lost her job due to redundancy. It highlights the increasing unemployment rate among women, contrasting it with the decrease in men's unemployment. The Women's Organization in Liverpool is providing support to women like Lucinda, who are struggling to find work. The government acknowledges the barriers women face, such as lack of role models and workplace flexibility, and has established the Women's Business Council to address these issues. Lucinda's story exemplifies the uphill battle many women face in securing employment.

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