BBC News - Women in the workplace

8 February 2012 Last updated at 05:06 ET

Builder named top businesswoman

A woman who promotes engineering for all is named Veuve Clicquot businesswoman of the year.

ILO in domestic work rights push

The International Labour Organization says that domestic workers must have the same basic labour rights as other workers.

Gender case hits insurance costs

Women are set to pay higher car insurance premiums and men will get smaller pensions following a European Court of Justice ruling.
Gender 'irrelevant in business'

A leading Lancashire businesswoman says the push to get more women in the boardrooms is "bordering on positive discrimination".
Women 'still missing top jobs'

Women in Wales continue to lack power and influence in key roles, a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission says.
More women in boardroom demanded
Women find glass ceiling 'intact'
May rebukes 'feminist bigots' MP
Sky sacks 'offensive' pundit Gray Sport
Couples to share maternity leave
Campaigners welcome O'Reilly win
Business fears over paternity plans Watch
O'Reilly wins Countryfile claim
'Pressure' over women directors
UK 'needs women director targets'

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