Nothing like a Dame
Dame Anita Roddick, the self-styled hell-raiser of the business world, reveals why leaving the Body Shop has made her more radical.

Afghan ministry to aid women
The government aims to back businesswomen, but little has changed since the Taleban regime.

Iraqi women struggle to be heard
Kim Ghattas reports on the impact the continuing insecurity in post-war Iraq is having an on women in the country.

Oslo push for women directors
The Norwegian government backs a draft law which would force firms to appoint women to at least 40% of their directorships.

The human face of Nicola Horlick
Nicola Horlick, boss of SG Asset Management and mother of five, denies she is the City's "superwoman".

UK curry queen has empire in her sights
Perween Warsi, the millionaire food manufacturer, supplies ready-made meals to pubs and supermarkets.

Britons 'accept' pay sexism
Many Britons believe low pay for women comes from choice, and they can do nothing about it, a report suggests.

The secret of being happy at work
Two career coaches write about the dynamics for men and women at work, and the struggle for work-life balance.

Boardroom aspirations
The number of female directors is higher than ever, according to research from Cranfield School of Management.

Firms ignore equal pay audits
Most UK firms are complacent about monitoring equal pay through audits, new figures indicate.

Battling barriers at work
Women are typically paid less than men and have to fight against age-old prejudices, but there is hope that change will come.

Pensions trap for women
MP Steve Webb argues that many women are missing out on their fair share of pension benefits.

Changing your career
You're feeling bored and restless at work but is it time to move on or could you make more of your current job?

SIPPs made simple
What are the advantages and drawbacks of the new style Self Invested Personal Pensions?