Half of all married men at retirement purchase a single life annuity despite risk of leaving their spouse without any private pension income should they pass away sooner, according to research by Standard Life.
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Tonight’s Question Time will feature an all-women audience
Thursday, March 11th, 2010The BBC has decided to celebrate women’s rights by showing one episode of Question Time with a female-only audience.
Bone idle men and six cruel words: ‘A woman’s work is never done’
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Sorry, but I had to laugh when I read the research that purports to have discovered that men have 32 more minutes a day to spend on leisure than women do.
My marathon fundraising for Parkinson’s Disease Society
Thursday, March 11th, 2010With 50 days to go until the London Marathon, Financial Mail’s leisure correspondent Sarah Bridge is getting into her stride with training and has already raised £800 for Parkinson’s Disease Society. Here is her training diary so far…
Top 50 Women to Watch in culture
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010The Cultural Leadership Programme has released a list of Women to Watch after a search for the cultural sector’s top 50 future female leaders. Established leaders all over the UK were invited to nominate women.
Public want more women MPs
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Nearly two-thirds of the public (63 per cent) think there are too few women in Parliament, Minister for Women and Equality Harriet Harman will say in a debate in the House of Commons today to mark International Women’s Day.
HSBC launches women in business website and networking event
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Two key speakers Lynne Franks, who started Frank PR, and Ruby Wax, in her new capacity as a leadership coach, led an evening of stories, discussion, networking and insights at the launch.
Men enjoy half an hour more leisure time than women every day, finds OECD
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Men apparently enjoy an extra 32 minutes in which they can watch television, mix with friends, play sport or pursue hobbies, according to international research.
