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Personal finance coverage in a year dominated by inflation and geopolitical risks
We asked people about their experiences of childcare and their views on the UK system
The chancellor is applying the biggest tax squeeze to the middle classes, not the wealthiest
Government funding for childcare being undercut by tax burden, survey warns
Tax freezes and increased childcare costs mean parents are being squeezed at both ends
The high cost and inflexibility of childcare is sending parents into meltdown
Pre-school provision suffering from a debilitating mix of under-investment, rising bills, shortages of qualified people and low morale
Women are overcoming myriad challenges to lead from the front. This report hears from one of London’s top chefs, and explores subjects including childcare, corporate policies on women’s health, expert witnesses and the next generation of climate campaigners
Respondents call for policymakers and employers to help shoulder the costs
A muddled mix of private providers and patchy government funding creates barriers for parents in the UK
Investment masterclass with Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod
Many women want flexibility but there is evidence it is not good for their careers
Proposals to cut red tape do not address problems of underfunding, say sector leaders
As with social care, problems in the sector are legion — not least provision and cost
Seeking FT readers prepared to chat about how rising inflation is affecting their lives
Career vs family is no longer such a trade-off for women, but ‘having it all’ is only possible with increased paternal childcare
In a tight labour market, employers must make a costly, precarious childcare market their problem too
Ageing populations present opportunities as well as risks for equity investors
Opportunities and hidden traps are emerging
‘Having it all’ too often means ‘doing it all’, argues Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani
Unpaid domestic labour has a deleterious financial impact on women
Bare trusts are a good way to pass money between the generations — but make sure family members are in agreement
Workforce participation held back by lack of affordable and flexible services, study finds
‘Back to the office is not a return to an old schedule — and no one really knows how to do it yet’
A combination of high birth rates and soaring unemployment points to problems ahead
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