Women are the majority of the social care workforce and of those providing unpaid care work. A stronger social care system could transform their lives. Great to see our response featured in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

A stronger social care system could transform women’s lives, says Women’s Budget Group Dr Daniella Jenkins responds to the Prime Minister’s speech on social care. Today, Andy Burnham sent a strong signal that he is serious about tackling the social care crisis. Bringing forward the Casey Review is…

A stronger social care system could transform women’s lives, says Women’s Budget Group

Dr Daniella Jenkins responds to the Prime Minister’s speech on social care. Today, Andy Burnham sent a strong signal that he is serious about tackling the social care crisis. Bringing forward the Casey Review is the right decision. Social care has been kicked into the long grass for far too long while the cost of inaction has continued to rise. For years, governments have asked whether we can afford to invest in social care. The reality is that we have been paying the price of not investing all along. For too many families, that has meant selling homes and draining life savings simply to access the care they need.

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Today, Andy Burnham sent a strong signal that he is serious about tackling the social care crisis. Bringing forward the Casey Review is the right decision. Social care has been kicked into the long grass for far too long while the cost of inaction has continued to rise.

Does longer paternity leave automatically lead to more gender equality? Not necessarily, argues Dr Camila Infanger. Drawing on Brazil's experience, her blog sets out how lasting change depends on more than extending leave - it requires a fundamental shift in how we value fathers as caregivers.

Just Here to Help: Is fatherhood a supporting role? Lessons from Brazil

Getting paternity leave right is more than just about the number of days fathers are entitled to - and Brazil shows us why.

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As Burnham moves into No.10, we look forward to the announcement of the new Cabinet. We hope to see the appointment of a dedicated Minister of State for Women. A standalone role, not an add-on to existing briefs - to send a powerful signal that gender equality is a genuine priority in Burnham's govt

Andy Burnham about to speak in Downing Street after being appointed prime minister by King

Burnham, who became Labour Party leader on Friday, was appointed PM after Keir Starmer formally resigned at Buckingham Palace.

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Andy Burnham's first 100 days will help shape the government's priorities for years to come. We're calling for women's economic equality to be at the heart of decision-making from day one.

We're pleased to see several of our recommendations reflected in the latest report from the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee on the transition to State Pension age. 🧵1/5

Childcare is social infrastructure. Too many parents need childcare to get into work, but need work to qualify for funded childcare. We need a universal, sustainably funded childcare system that gives every child the best start in life and supports gender equality. www.wbg.org.uk/article/brid...

Bridget Phillipson is right, we need to build towards a future of universal early years education.

Every child has a right to high-quality early education and childcare. But the current funded hours system is shutting out the children who stand to benefit most.

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This lays bare what Disabled people & carers have been saying for years: the current PIP system is dehumanising, hostile & not fit for purpose. It is welcome to see this reality acknowledged in the interim report & a commitment to bold system reform. But this must not become a cover for cuts.

Disability benefits system ‘not working’ Timms review finds

Interim report into Pip found process had systematic and deep-rooted problems and required bold and radical overhaul

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While record numbers of families are stuck in temporary accommodation, many of them single mothers, private rents continue to climb & housing benefit remains frozen. New @crisis-uk.bsky.social research shows that only 2 in 100 homes are affordable. We need social security that meets reality now.

Less than 2% of rents affordable for benefit claimants, report warns

People are being forced into a ‘cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness’, a charity chief said

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The economy grows when everyone can participate. Investing in social infrastructure like education isn't just good economics – it's essential for gender equality, creating better jobs, reducing inequalities and strengthening our economy for the long term.

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Our new Investability Index shows investing in education & work delivers the highest economic and social returns. Investing in schools, teachers and skills boosts productivity, employment, earnings and tax revenues while strengthening resilience to inflationary shocks.

Investing in social infrastructure – health, education, care, and the systems that deliver these services – is essential for long-term economic growth, social wellbeing, and gender equality.

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Investing in essentials like education, health, energy and housing should be a top priority, according to our new Investability Index. We assessed 11 sectors of the UK economy to identify where more public investment would have the biggest impact: investinbritain.org.uk/investabilit...

Climate, housing and gender justice are not competing priorities but interconnected. The challenge is not simply in identifying solutions, but providing the political support, long-term investment and structural change needed to expand them. Read our latest blog 👇 www.wbg.org.uk/article/the-...

The housing crisis, climate crisis and gender inequality are interconnected: our solutions should be too   – Women's Budget Group

The housing crisis, climate crisis and gender inequality are often treated as separate political issues. In reality, these issues are deeply interconnected., explains WBG's Emma Thackray.

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Responding to Andy Burnham's speech yesterday, Dr Daniella Jenkins said: "Andy Burnham has recognised something we have long argued: markets alone have not delivered the secure, affordable homes or thriving local economies people need. We need an active state and long-term public investment.

How can we create green and caring homes? The housing crisis, climate crisis & rising inequality are deeply interconnected. The good news? There are solutions that can tackle all three at once. Read our joint new report with @wen-uk.bsky.social www.wbg.org.uk/publication/...

Yesterday we launched our new joint policy briefing, Green and Caring Homes for Gender Climate Justice, in Parliament with @wen-uk.bsky.social Huge thanks to Hannah Spencer MP for hosting and chairing the event, and for the Climate Sisters for sharing their lived experiences.

Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense, and the impacts are not felt equally. Today we're launching our new joint report with @wen-uk.bsky.social - Green and Caring Homes for Gender Climate Justice. www.wbg.org.uk/publication/...

Climate crisis is gendered, and addressing it is a question of equality as much as an environmental one. Read our blog to learn how a policy for a green and caring economy could look like. 👇 www.wbg.org.uk/article/wome...

Women Are on the Front Line of the Climate Crisis, Policy Must Catch Up

The climate crisis is not gender neutral - and neither should policy be. Policymaking that recognises the intersections between climate and gender can help create a greener, fairer economy for all.

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Climate change is deepening economic inequalities for women. In this guest blog Chloe Muston from @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social explores links between unpaid care, rising living costs & climate change, and why a just transition must put gender equality at its heart. www.wbg.org.uk/article/man-...

Man-made climate change is short-changing women

A blog about the impacts of climate change on women and the opportunities in tackling it

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Scotland’s expansion of funded Early Learning and Childcare has improved access for many families But our latest report, Policy Ambition to Implementation, finds significant challenges continue to limit its transformative potential, particularly for families on low incomes 1/4

Policy analysis/evidence from ELC workers/parents highlights concerns around budget transparency, data use, scrutiny, workforce pressures, access barriers and financial constraints. Pointing to a mismatch between policy ambitions, funding/delivery/outcomes. 2/4

Our report calls for stronger governance, better support for low-income families and improved ELC workforce conditions. As the Scottish Gov plans further expansion, these issues must be addressed to tackle child poverty, close the attainment gap and help parents into work. 3/4

Read, download and share the report from our website: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publ...

For decades, politicians have asked how we will pay for stronger care systems. The more important question is who pays when we fail to provide them? Read our latest piece for @opendemocracy.net setting out why we need to broaden our understanding of investment to include our social infrastructure.

Andy Burnham’s promises of ‘growth’ rely on real investment in social care

Investing in care would produce 2.7 times as many jobs as an equivalent investment in construction, our research found

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Our Executive Director, Dr Daniella Jenkins, will speak at Misogyny Matters: Fawcett Conference 2026. Join powerful speakers, bold conversations and a community driving change to confront rising sexism and focus on the solutions we need now. 👉 Learn more & book: bit.ly/FawcettConfe...

A four-day working week would be a major step forward for disabled people’s inclusion in the workplace. Our new research briefing in conjunction with @disrightsuk.bsky.social and @patchworkhub.bsky.social

Do policies affect everyone equally? Women still face inequalities in pay, work, care, housing and retirement. These inequalities intersect with race, disability and class, meaning the same policy can have very different impacts on different groups. That's why understanding policy impacts matters.

Last night, Carers UK and TSB brought together employers, policymakers and carers ahead of today's launch of the Government's consultation on employment rights for unpaid carers.

Thank you @katedeardenmp.bsky.social for launching this important consultation. This is a vital opportunity to make the case for statutory paid Carer's Leave - a right that could help thousands of carers stay in work while managing their caring responsibilities.

The consultation covers England, Scotland and Wales. We’re calling on carers and employers to respond to the consultation and help shape future workplace rights for carers: bit.ly/4dYQ5qR

Make Work Pay: employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children

We are seeking views on the employment rights that are available to people with unpaid caring responsibilities and parents who have a seriously ill child.

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