Women architects and interior designers have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, according to initial research.

They were more likely to be furloughed and significantly more likely to be made redundant, figures show, while anecdotal evidence suggests they were also expected to carry out more of the childcare and domestic chores than their male colleagues.

According to a study from the Women’s Budget Group based on HMRC data, women made up 52% of all workers who were placed on furlough across all industries between March and August last year, with around 133,000 more women furloughed than men.

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