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flag UK mothers lose £65,618 in earnings over five years after first child due to pay cuts and career disruptions.

flag A UK report reveals mothers in England lose an average of £65,618 in earnings over five years after having their first child, with a 42% drop in monthly pay, a gap that persists with each additional child. flag The findings, based on data from 2014 to 2022, highlight a lasting "motherhood penalty" driven by reduced work hours, career breaks, and challenges accessing affordable, flexible childcare. flag Experts and advocates call the trend a systemic issue rooted in workplace culture and inadequate support, urging reforms to parental leave, childcare access, and workplace flexibility to address gender inequality and economic loss.

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