Young Women's Trust · 2022
Young Women's Trust's 2022 annual survey of over 4,000 young women aged 18–30 in England and Wales finds they are significantly more financially vulnerable than their male peers, with rising debt, food insecurity, and cost-of-living pressures hitting hardest those with caring responsibilities. Young women continue to face barriers to employment and progression, persistent gender pay gaps, and widespread workplace discrimination on grounds of age, gender, race, and caring responsibilities. Despite this, 62% remain optimistic about reaching their career goals. The report calls on government and employers to act on flexible working rights, pay transparency, childcare investment, and stronger equality protections.