The gender pay gap is, of course, an injustice every year, but this one feels markedly different. We already know that under 30s are paying the highest price of the current financial crisis, with single Muslim women found to be disproportionally affected.

As the Fawcett Society’s research shows, 35% of women would like to work more paid hours than they currently do but are unable to so because of a lack of flexible working options, caring responsibilities and affordable childcare. For women of colour, this number rises to 43%.

“It is unacceptable that the gender pay gap has barely shifted in the past few years, especially given the cost of living crisis is hitting women the hardest and forcing them to make impossible choices,” explained Jemima Olchawski, Fawcett Society chief executive.

“Closing the gender pay gap would make an immediate difference to women, alleviating the financial and mental health burdens they face.”

Equal Pay Day 2022: how the gender pay gap continues to harm women and their mental health