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As childcare costs increase, an increasing number of women are turning to self employment to boost the family income.

High unemployment and rocketing living costs mean that times are tough if you're searching for a job right now.

And there's evidence that it's a particularly bad time for women – they are losing their jobs at a disproportionately higher rate than men, according to the online skills marketplace PeoplePerHour.