
An international economic body is warning that more action needs to be taken on labour market discrimination after finding that women still earn, on average, 17 per cent less than men in its member countries.

The Health and Safety Executive has a bit of a reputation as industry’s bęte noire – complicating business life by imposing needless regulation. However, its new Chair, Judith Hackitt, says that’s simply not the case. William Booth finds out more.