How the recommendations in Alison Rose’s review of female entrepreneurship can support the UK economy | Feature Article
- Lindsey Schlandt
- May 21
- 1 min read
BUSINESS-MONEY.COM — Dame Alison Rose, the first woman to lead a major UK bank, authored the landmark Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship to spotlight the untapped economic power of women-led businesses. The report revealed that if women started and scaled businesses at the same rate as men, it could add £250 billion to the UK economy. Yet systemic barriers persist: women receive less funding, face greater care responsibilities, and lack access to mentors, networks, and confidence-building support.
The review outlines eight practical recommendations to close this gap—from improving funding transparency and childcare support to expanding entrepreneurial education and digital resources. It also highlights how gender diversity in leadership directly correlates with higher performance and profitability. Rose’s work continues to shape the UK’s approach to inclusive growth, making a clear case: backing women in business isn’t just fair—it’s economically essential.
