Most Powerful Business Women
With an economy that is still struggling, some businesses are having a hard time, as well as the people who run them. However, there are those who find, even in economic hard times, ways to keep their business going strong and rise to the top. While many think that men run the business world, there are many women who have made great strides for themselves and their companies...Childcare Costs Make Matters Worse for Families on IVAs
A recent study has shown how the high costs of childcare as well as the travelling costs associated with commuting are making it impossible for many women to return to work. Even a fulltime job could leave them out of pocket, something those families currently undergoing IVAs (Individual Voluntary Arrangements) clearly can't afford.The study shows that the amount of women who are staying at home to look after their children rather than going to work has risen by 32,000 compared to the same time last year.
The research is based on data in the latest ONS Labour Force Survey and focuses on the number of women classified as economically inactive due to caring for their family. Those families with IVAs in place are finding it difficult as a result to improve their financial situation.