The British economy is experiencing a somewhat exciting time at the moment, mainly due to the impact Brexit has had on the country’s finances. However, exciting doesn’t always mean good and the uncertainty it has provided has led to a lot of worries for individuals and businesses alike. The Bank of England has realised that sitting and doing nothing poses an incredible risk, so it has come up with a few suggestions that could help businesses.

Despite the introduction of the Equal Pay Act 45 years ago, women still earn far less than men do, with the current overall pay gap pay 13.9%. For many, this is the clearest example of equality for women. In this post, we take a look at the causes of the problem and analyse why it might be getting worse.

The Splash of Pink Ball will take place on  27^th October at the Quayside Marina Bar & Grill.

Cyclist Dame Sarah Storey is known for her spectacular performance at the Paralympics, however she is set for further record-breaking achievements in Rio this year.

There has often been controversy surrounding Barbie, a character that seemed able to embody the worst aspects of gender-specific stereotypes despite her various high profile careers.

According to recent figures, an estimated $5.3 trillion is traded on the foreign exchange every single day. This is a striking statistic, but one that becomes even more impactful when you delve beyond the headline number. Currency trading volumes are continuing to increase incrementally across the globe, for example, particularly in Asian-Pacific regions such as Japan and Australia.

The former experienced an increase in volume of 28% between last October an April this year, reaching a staggering $61.8 billion in the process. Australia such an increase of 19%, as the foreign exchange continued to undermine its global popularity and renowned liquidity.

Elaine Owen spoke to James Mountford from BBC Radio Merseyside about the gender pay gap.