Women on money

Danny Bird How did you go about uncovering women’s central – and obscured – role in economic history? Victoria Bateman I’ve taught economic history for 20 years, and I wanted to bring together the man

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Introducing the winners of our Amazing Women Awards 2025, in partnership with NHS Charities Together