Women in Business UK: What Politicians Must Deliver in 2026
Prowess Connect have launched a Manifesto to put women in business on the agenda.
Under the Microscope: Women in SET Enterprise in the UK
Prowess’s 2007 research found that women founders in SET were more innovative than their male counterparts. Women-led businesses were more likely to bring a product new to market, more likely to embed technology in their products or services, and more likely to have developed their offer within the last year. Yet the number of women-owned […]
Women-Led Businesses UK: Unlocking Jobs and Growth
Better support for women-owned businesses could be one answer to the jobs and growth crisis.
Autumn Budget 2026: Women Entrepreneurs Still Overlooked?
Why George Osborne’s 2012 Autumn statement leaves women in business out in the cold.
How to Attract and Retain Women in STEM: Practical Guide
The UK has the lowest proportion of female engineers in Europe, so practical new guidance just out to help employers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) related industries improve diversity is very welcome.
Female Business Angel Networks and Funds in the UK (2026)
There are several business angel funds and communities for women entrepreneurs and female investors. Why are they needed, what’s involved and how can you find out more?
Female Flight Engineer UK: 2026 Apprenticeship Guide
Being a flight engineer suits my inquisitive mind because you get to learn about all kinds of technology and how things operate.
Taken Seriously as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Role
Almost every woman who works in a male dominated industry has experience of not being taken seriously, purely because they’re a women. What can you do about it?