What if we started asking different policy questions? Instead of starting with what our current system allows, WBG Concepts starts with what people need - and explores the policies and funding that could make it possible.

We welcome the Government’s new national taskforce to tackle misogyny and its recognition that harmful attitudes towards women and girls must be challenged across society. news.sky.com/story/no-wom...

'No woman should have to curb ambitions out of fear': National taskforce to tackle misogyny launched

It comes as Girlguiding says girls are facing rising levels of sexism and misogyny online, in public and in schools.

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Important new research from @carers-uk.bsky.social showing that 1 in 5 workers are now combining paid work with unpaid care. This has increased significantly over the past years. Investing in high-quality and accessible social care & improving workplace support has never been more urgent.

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Our new research shows over 1,500 people a day are leaving paid work to provide unpaid care. With 6.7M employees having caring responsibilities, stronger workplace support for unpaid carers has never been more important. https://carersuk.pulse.ly/k9powu8naq Thanks to @standardlifeuk.bsky.social

We're proud to have contributed to the publication, 'Ending Business As Usual', a chapter on caring economy. Read more in the Guardian article. 👇 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Burnham urged to tackle inequality with policies including wealth tax

Key thinkers suggest other radical measures in Compass report such as free personal social care and abolishing Lords

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THE CARING ECONOMY: Erin Mansell, Sara Reis and Jerome de Henau of @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social talk social infrastructure putting care at the heart of fiscal policy, universal free childcare, and support for new parents.

Watch our Executive Director, Dr Daniella Jenkins, explain what the Chancellor’s plans could mean for women – and what the Government must consider ahead of the Budget.

We're heading to the Labour and Green party conferences to put women's economic inequality at the heart of the political debate.

The UK’s parental leave system is one of the least generous in Europe. For too long, families have been let down by an outdated system. That’s why we’re proud to support a collective call for a stronger, more inclusive system as part of the UK Government’s Parental Leave Review.

Reasons behind falling birth rates are multifaceted & we are only beginning to understand them. Policies encouraging a more equal sharing of care, incl a better parental leave system, to make it easier for people to have children if they want them is just one of the many aspects to this discussion.

This week, we’re publishing two new reports with the Women in Hackney Network (WiHN) and Women in Newham Network (Winn), supported by Smallwood Trust.

We often talk about National Insurance Contributions as just another tax. But this misses its effective role as social insurance. So how can we improve transparency about NI’s purpose - and understanding of the different roles of NICs and taxation? Read our latest blog from Dr Marilyn Howard

Reforming National Insurance: from misunderstandings to better governance and transparency

Dr Marilyn Howard explains why the distinction between tax and NICs matters for future reforms to improve governance.

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Women's lower average incomes and wealth reduce access to home ownership. In 2025, the average UK house price was around 9x the median men's salary, and 13x the median women’s salary. Our latest briefing on Women and the UK Housing Crisis in @euronews.com

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A consistent pay gap and more difficulties in saving for a deposit compared to men are some of the factors holding women back from home ownership.

Pregnant and working? Know your rights. 👉 Read the information sheet: maternityaction.org.uk/advice/pregnant-at-work #PregnantAtWork #MaternityRights #Pregnancy #MaternityLeave #WorkingParents #KnowYourRights

Housing is about more than having a roof over our heads. Our homes are also where much of the unpaid care takes place. Women spend an average of 206 minutes a day on unpaid care and housework, compared with 136 minutes for men.

Free school meals will be available to all school-aged children in families receiving universal credit in England from September. But our new survey finds more than half of parents whose children will be newly eligible don’t know they will qualify.

The UK is facing a housing crisis – but its impacts are not felt equally. Women are more likely to experience housing insecurity and face greater barriers to finding secure, affordable housing.

Do you want a just neighbourhood? A healthy home; clean air, green space; support when needed; places for young people. A real say in local decisions. @commsaversclass.bsky.social @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social @wen-uk.bsky.social Sign our @ukchange.bskyb.social : www.change.org/p/a-women-s-...

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.

Invest In Britain@investinbritain.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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.

Invest In Britain@investinbritain.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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.