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Boosting Female Entrepreneurs Could Unlock £250 Billion Revenue

1/22/2026

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Lyndsay Mitcheson, founder of Neo Walk, leads a group addressing barriers for female entrepreneurs in York and North Yorkshire.
A report shows over 23,000 fewer self-employed women than men in the region, with female-led groups raising £62,000 vs £3.8 million by men.
The University of York's Enterprise Works leads these efforts, including a 10-point improvement plan.
The report estimates removing barriers could generate £250 billion in new UK revenue.

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Story summary

Lyndsay Mitcheson, founder of Neo Walk, leads a group addressing barriers for female entrepreneurs in York and North Yorkshire.
A report shows over 23,000 fewer self-employed women than men in the region, with female-led groups raising £62,000 vs £3.8 million by men.
The University of York's Enterprise Works leads these efforts, including a 10-point improvement plan.
The report estimates removing barriers could generate £250 billion in new UK revenue.