00:00Women will not see equal pay until 2056 if progress continues at its current pace, according
00:07to the Trades Union Congress. They say the gender pay gap stands at 12.8 per cent, that's
00:13around £2,548 a year. It means the average woman effectively works 47 days unpaid compared
00:22with men. The Welsh Government has launched a Women's
00:25health plan to tackle broader inequalities. The gap is widest in finance and insurance
00:30and affects older workers most. The TUC is calling for better access to flexible working,
00:36childcare and parental leave. Business groups warn extra costs could affect recruitment
00:42and investment decisions.
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