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Let's not get complacent on gender equality

Posted by: Louise Smyth CBE - Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, Posted on: 9 March 2020 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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Our Chief Executive, Louise Smyth, explains why a commitment to gender equality needs to come from the top.

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SSE: Understanding the importance of diversity for business success

Posted by: Sara Jones - Campaigns Manager, Posted on: 5 March 2020 - Categories: Business stories

As part of our celebration of International Women's Day, we take a look at energy company, SSE. Find out how they've made diversity and equality a cornerstone of their business.

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Helping women to unleash their full potential in business

Posted by: Angela De Souza - CEO of Women's Business Club, Posted on: 4 March 2020 - Categories: Business stories
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A blog for our celebration of International Women’s Day. Angela De Souza, CEO of Women's Business Club, talks about setting up a network that encourages women to be themselves, and explains how being authentic can lead to business success.

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How using data can help solve the gender pay gap

Posted by: Zara Nanu - CEO of Gapsquare, Posted on: 3 March 2020 - Categories: Business stories
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A blog to celebrate International Women’s Day. Zara Nanu, CEO and co-founder of Gapsquare, tells us why knowing your numbers is the key to solving the gender pay gap.

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Building a role for women in construction

Posted by: Rachel Bell - Board Director at Stride Treglown, Posted on: 2 March 2020 - Categories: Business stories
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As part of our celebration of International Women’s Day, Rachel Bell, board director at architectural practice Stride Treglown, explains how she’s risen through the ranks and championed women in a traditionally male industry.

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Women in Business Charter: Empowering women in business

Posted by: Sara Jones - Campaigns Manager, Posted on: 28 February 2020 - Categories: Business stories
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A blog for our International Women's Day celebrations. We take a look at Bristol's city-wide effort to achieve gender equality in business, through a Women in Business Charter.

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International Women’s Day 2018: Dua Lipa

Posted by: Jason Pawlin, Posted on: 8 March 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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Read our blog for International Women's Day, featuring Brit Award winning artist and company director, Dua Lipa.

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Startups UK: Hang Fire Southern Kitchen

Posted by: Jac Bond, Posted on: 7 March 2017 - Categories: Business stories
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...owning a restaurant in a grade 2 listed building. What inspired you to start your company? Our love of food, music and Dolly Parton. Having quit our careers (Sam was...

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We use our blog to talk about the work we’re doing, offering tips and advice on starting, running and closing a company. We also share the latest developments on the changes to UK company law.

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