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Empowering Self-Employed Women: A Call for Policy Change

2/28/2025

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In the UK, many self-employed women struggle in a gray area between unemployment and formal work, their efforts often overlooked. The current welfare system, particularly Universal Credit, stifles their ambitions to legitimize their businesses. A crucial policy overhaul is needed to empower these women and celebrate their vital contributions to the economy.

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Story summary

In the UK, many self-employed women struggle in a gray area between unemployment and formal work, their efforts often overlooked. The current welfare system, particularly Universal Credit, stifles their ambitions to legitimize their businesses. A crucial policy overhaul is needed to empower these women and celebrate their vital contributions to the economy.