For decades, the UK’s pension system has reflected and reinforced the inequalities women face throughout their working lives. Lower average pay, fewer years in the workforce due to caring responsibilities, and the prevalence of part-time work have meant that women have traditionally retired with significantly less income than men. Pensions are more than just a financial product - they are a mirror, reflecting how a society values its citizens over the course of a lifetime. For too long,...
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Artificial Intelligence is often portrayed as a silver bullet in the race to combat climate change. From real-time deforestation monitoring to optimising energy grids and transforming agriculture, AI promises to make systems smarter, faster, and greener. But behind the glossy headlines and tech conference keynotes lies a more complex reality: can AI itself be sustainable? Or are we simply accelerating environmental degradation under the guise of progress? The Growth of AI and Its Hidden Cost...
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Conversations about gender equality in the workplace are not new. For years, companies have published diversity reports, celebrated International Women’s Day, and launched initiatives to improve representation. And yet, for many women, especially those in mid-career or leadership roles, the sense of progress is not felt. If anything, the burden is growing heavier. In her Forbes article, What’s Holding Back Working Women? Eva Epker articulates this tension clearly. The barriers have...
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