Policy paper

Women and the Economy – Government Action Plan

This document sets out how government will take forward the recommendations of the Women’s Business Council Report.

From:
Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Government Equalities Office, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and The Rt Hon Maria Miller
Published
7 November 2013
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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Women and the Economy – Government Action Plan

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In June 2013, the Women’s Business Council published its reportto government. This document sets out how the government will take forward the report’s findings and recommendations through a number of actions including:

  • Improved guidance on careers which will include raising aspirations and challenging stereotypes

  • Help for parents to ensure their children make well-informed career and subject choices

  • A new drive on science, technology and engineering, building on “Tomorrow’s Engineers week” which is taking place this week

  • Support for those with caring responsibilities to stay in work where they wish or to set up their own small business

  • A new business champion for older workers

Read more about the Women’s Business Council Advisory Group

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Published 7 November 2013

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