UK Women's Budget Group

We hosted a 4 Nations Autumn Budget webinar in collaboration with our sister organisations, Scottish Women's Budget Group, Wales Women's Budget Group and NI Women's Budget group. Together, we explored the first budget from this Labour Government and its potential impact on women across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Missed it? Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel now! 📺 https://lnkd.in/eQ6mCKvB #AutumnBudget #GenderEquality #WBG

Our comprehensive response to the Autumn Budget is now live on our website! 📢 Read our expert analysis on how the budget impacts women, along with policy recommendations and insights into the key changes announced. The budget included significant additional spending, however there was not enough ambition on social security. https://lnkd.in/e93JkRwV #AutumnBudget #AutumnBudget2024

Our Senior Public Affairs Officer takes a closer look at the Employment Rights Bill and its potential impact on women and gender equality. This landmark legislation could be pivotal in advancing fair, equitable workplaces for women across the UK. https://lnkd.in/e4kdDgAp #EmploymentRights #WomensEquality #GenderEquality

Rachel Reeves, the first female Chancellor in history, just delivered Labour’s first Budget in 15 years. Mary-Ann Stephenson Director of UK Women's Budget Group looks at how the Budget’s announcements will affect women and finds that while there are some welcome changes, women who are the poorest or disabled will be impacted negatively. https://lnkd.in/d8emWnu8

Rachel Reeves, the first female Chancellor in history, just delivered Labour’s first Budget in 15 years. Mary-Ann Stephenson Director of UK Women's Budget Group looks at how the Budget’s announcements will affect women and finds that while there are some welcome changes, women who are the poorest or disabled will be impacted negatively. https://lnkd.in/d8emWnu8

Join our expert panel from the four Women’s Budget Groups as we discuss the Labour Government's first budget and its impact on women across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We will delve into announcements on changes to fiscal rules (and what they mean); amendments to tax rates; and decisions on spending. We will discuss how measures announced in the budget relate to each of the nations depending on which are devolved to national governments and which are reserved to Westminster, and how they may change the current situation for women’s economic equality in each nation and across the United Kingdom. Book your ticket! https://lnkd.in/eTtnJ53k

Our Deputy Director Sara Reis joined Anita Rani on Woman's Hour today with Mehreen Khan, the economics editor of The Times, and Jo, a participant in the Changing Realities project. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ebv5NRJi

What can women expect from today’s budget? Our Director Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson runs through the things you need to know. There are some pome promising green shoots for women but not enough for the poorest. #Budget2024 #AutumnStatement

Rachel Reeves' proposed changes to fiscal rules could unlock £50bn for public investment—an essential boost for the UK's infrastructure. While this is promising, fiscal rules should also consider social infrastructure as a valuable investment. Strengthening services like social care can reduce long-term NHS costs and support economic health. Public assets aren’t just buildings; they include the people and services that sustain society. As the budget approaches, we urge the Chancellor to prioritise investment in both physical and social infrastructure. #UKBudget #FiscalPolicy #AutumnBudget #UKPolitics

We presented evidence to the London Assembly Transport Committee, emphasising the need for a transport system that serves everyone. Women often rely more on buses and make care-related journeys, underscoring key gender differences in transport. To achieve inclusive mobility, we must focus on gender-responsive budgeting and involve communities in planning.🚍 #GenderEquality #InclusiveTransport https://lnkd.in/g3SURr-e