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Earlier cancer diagnosis for younger women is essential
during the period 2022 to 2023 there was a 5% increase in the incidence of breast cancer in women aged 25 to 49
Health correspondent
3 days ago2 min read
The UK Home Office is blocking evacuation of Palestinian women and children
The plight of Palestinian refugees
Natalie Willetts
4 days ago2 min read
Has commercialisation of Freda Kahlo’s image undermined her artistry?
Does Freda Kahlo's fame as a female icon displace appreciation of her art?
Art and culture correspondent
Jul 304 min read
Watchdog finds vulnerable women face multiple safeguarding failures in UK detention centres
A report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons has found consistent safeguarding failures in women-only immigration detention centres across the UK
Natalie Willetts
Jul 232 min read
Is a new diagnosis of endometriosis possible soon?
Endometriosis is very painful condition that affects an estimated one in ten women in the UK
Health correspondent
Jul 152 min read
‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans wins the 2026 Women’s Prize for fiction
This is a poignant story of grief and redemption as the narrative slowly reveals the story of a life previously untold
Art and culture correspondent
Jul 133 min read
Study suggests women more likely to suffer physical abuse during FIFA World Cup
The game of football has a long cultural association with both violence and masculinity
Our society correspondent
Jul 112 min read
The UK Government looks to get a grip on tackling violence against women and girls.
The UK Government is soon to publish details for its new Violence Against Women and Girls strategy.
Susan Wallace
Nov 20, 202517 min read
National engineering day and Nadia’s journey in aviation
One woman's journey in aviation
Liverpool Women in Science and Engineering
Nov 5, 20254 min read
Computer Science research in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, ontologies and knowledge sharing.
So how does Ontology help AI decide between facts, fiction or recognise bias?
Liverpool Women in Science and Engineering
Oct 15, 20256 min read
How do we encourage women and girls to take up sport?
How to encourage women and girls to play sport
Anon
Oct 11, 20254 min read
How to stay safe with online and in person dating
Some tips for dating safely online and in person
Anon
Sep 28, 20254 min read
How can businesses and organisations accommodate women on the autistic spectrum in the workplace? A Guide.
Autistic women have so much to offer businesses
Anon
Sep 9, 20255 min read
Did you attend a stand up gig at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival? It may have done you good!
Could laughing really improve your health?
Ian Smith
Aug 26, 20253 min read
Research suggests that female-female bonding is essential for humans
The behaviour of female mountain gorillas reflects that in humans.
Anon
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Professor Michele Dougherty is the first woman Astronomer Royal
Prof Michele Dougherty becomes the first woman Astronomer Royal
Ian Smith
Aug 4, 20253 min read
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 football championships. An inspiration for women and girls to take up football?
What will be the legacy of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 championships?
Ian Smith
Jul 31, 20253 min read
Why is it so difficult for women to get business funding?
Why is it so difficult for women to get business funding?
Ian Smith
Jul 13, 20253 min read
Have you read the Women’s Prizes for fiction and nonfiction?
This year’s 2025 Women’s Prize for fiction and nonfiction have been announced
Anon
Jul 2, 20254 min read
Helen Chadwick at The Hepworth Wakefield
Helen Chadwick inspired Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst
Ian Smith
Jun 12, 20254 min read
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