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The motherhood penalty! Lack of financial support, childcare costs and the housing crisis are driving women to have ...
By Alex Ward, Social Affairs Correspondent Published: 18:32 EDT, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 18:52 EDT, 7 August 2024 Women are put off having children because of a 'motherhood penalty' at work, according to a study. While figures show just 1.49 …