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Tax burden and capital barriers drive decline in Britain’s female entrepreneurs
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Hospitality and retail — sectors with a higher concentration of female-led businesses — reported even sharper increases in concern.
Why This Matters for the EconomyThe fall in female-led firms is not just an issue of equality; it is an economic problem.
Britain’s decline in women-led firms contrasts sharply with trends in other advanced economies.
France has introduced dedicated financing schemes for female entrepreneurs, while Scandinavian countries — with higher female employment rates overall — report stronger growth in women-led SMEs.
The Road AheadThe decline in women-led SMEs underscores the gap between government rhetoric and business reality.