Why is Essex best for top pay?

Women in Essex are amongst the best paid in Britain. In our Best Place to be a Woman report, Brentwood topped the list for income. So why is this? Jane talks to Louise McKinlay, Conservative Leader of Brentwood Borough Council, and Carmel Jane who runs a photography business in the area.

31 October 2017

7 minutes

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