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Why are fewer mums returning to work?
Afternoons with Helen Farmer
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 - 1 hour 16 minutes
The workforce participation of mothers with young children is dropping sharply, with reports from the US showing the biggest decline in four decades. Helen explores the picture here with David MacKenzie from recruitment firm Mackenzie Jones, and Ruth Dance, employee experience consultant and mum of three young boys.
Meanwhile, we examine the UAE's ban on unhealthy food in school dining halls with dietician Tonie-Maria Abi Nader and Magnus Mumby from Food Nation.
And with more and more world-class athletes staying fit enough to compete post-40, Dr Shef is on hand to explain what mere mortals can learn from their example...
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