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<p>The ‘Burnt Out Britain’ Onward report raises a number of important issues, particularly
in relation to the ways in which modern life has a disproportionate impact on women.
The report highlights areas of particular concern to women including pay disparities
and more time spent on domestic tasks and childcare (in comparison to men). It attributes
overarching issues regarding the pace of modern lifestyles to digital technology and
different choices that people make with regards to employment and domestic arrangements.
The report also recognises that, while Government does have a part to play in responding
to and tackling particular aspects of these issues, this is a limited role in many
cases.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Government is committed to enabling all women
to thrive and to reach their full potential, which is why steps have been taken to
ensure that all parents are able to balance work and family life.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Actions
include:</p><ul><li><p>Over £3.5 billion in each of the past 3 years on our early
education entitlements to support families with the cost of childcare. At this year’s
Budget, the Chancellor announced that by 2027-28, this Government will expect to be
spending in excess of £8bn every year on free hours and early education. This represents
the single biggest investment in childcare in England ever.</p></li></ul><p><strong>
</strong></p><ul><li><p>Shared parental leave and pay, so that both parents can be
part of those crucial early years. Our online tool is now making it easier for parents
to check if they are eligible for leave and pay, and plan their leave and pay.</p></li></ul><p><strong>
</strong></p><ul><li><p>Making it easier for everyone to access flexible working.
We have committed to give all employees the right to request flexible working from
their first day of employment, through support for the Employment Relations (Flexible
Working) Private Members’ Bill. This will ensure that an additional estimated 2.2
million people will be able to request changes to the hours, times, or place of work;
so that they can also have more control over their free time.</p></li></ul><p><strong>
</strong></p><ul><li><p>The Government’s Women’s Health Strategy, published last year,
set out our 10 year ambitions for boosting the care of women and girls. One of the
priority areas identified by the strategy was mental health and wellbeing, with the
report outlining how the Government will ensure delivery partners are equipped to
develop tailored plans and interventions that meet the needs of different groups.</p></li></ul><p><strong><p><p></strong></p>
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