Childcare costs drive UK women out of workforce

BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24

The cost of childcare in the UK is among the highest in the world, and is driving many women to leave the workforce. Access to affordable childcare is a crucial element in addressing gender inequality. On International Women's Day, we also look at efforts to promote female entrepreneurs in the tech industry – Delphine Rémy-Boutang of Digital Women's Day (JFD) says "education, regulation, investment and role models" are all needed. Finally, ECB President Christine Lagarde gives her perspective on being a female leader.