If you’re serious about growth – you need to be serious about women
The article emphasizes the untapped economic potential of female entrepreneurs in the UK, suggesting they could contribute over £50 billion annually to the economy. It argues that current discussions on economic growth often overlook the importance of supporting women-led businesses. The piece calls for a shift in focus to include these entrepreneurs as a key part of the growth strategy.
- ▪Female entrepreneurs in the UK could generate over £50 billion a year for the economy.
- ▪Current economic growth discussions often neglect the potential of women-led businesses.
- ▪Supporting women entrepreneurs could significantly boost tax receipts and improve public services.
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NewsUKHome NewsIn FocusIf you’re serious about growth – you need to be serious about womenEveryone is talking about scaling up – but no one is mentioning those who can really make it happen, says finance leader Sam Cooper-Gray. There is one cohort that could generate over £50bn a year for the British economy, if only those in charge would pay a bit more attentionFriday 29 May 2026 06:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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