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Has male-female allyship suffered during COVID-19?

The evidence out there points to the fact that women want male allies in the fight for gender equality, but some men are less than keen to join the movement, according to a new study

Why International Women’s Day 2021 should be about allyship

Various socio-political movements have altered the meaning of International Women’s Day where intra and extra female support is required to stimulate long-term change and create real equality

Government’s Future Fund puts value on women and minority-led businesses

Could a pandemic era government loan scheme even out inequalities in the UK’s business landscape?

Google’s Black Founders Fund could help plug finance gap

Google’s new fund for UK and European Black-led businesses could help remedy inequality issues in the funding world where white male entrepreneurs tend to receive the most external capital

Could fintech review stimulate greater gender and race inclusion?

A UK fintech review wants to foster further growth by training and upskilling the sector’s future workforce which is good, as long as existing gender and racial inequalities are recognised

From a humble background to leading a thriving and diverse company

Diversity in social class, culture and gender is helping to spur the growth of Vector Capital Group, as Founder and CEO Sezer Sherif reveals

Nominations open for 2021 Black British Business Awards

Eighth annual Black British Business Awards kicks-off the recognition of the outstanding achievements of black business leaders in the UK

Global law firm offers pro-bono advice to black-led businesses

With Black founders facing a tougher funding climate than other groups, the more organisations share scale-up advice, support, and access to networks, the better

Aviva Investors: striving to tackle racial inequality in the investment industry

Marte Borhaug, Global Head of Sustainable Outcomes at Aviva Investors, delves into the firm’s engagement strategy towards racial inequality

New campaign boosts female representation in media and advertising

Natwest and Getty images’ #BeTheRoleModel campaign celebrates the success of female small business owners from industries across the UK