UK Policy Briefing
This joint briefing with The Fawcett Society outlines the gaps in the Government’s response to Covid-19 in regard to social security.
It has rarely been more important that the social security system provides a safety net for all people due to widespread earnings-loss and economic downturn as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. The Government has demonstrated agility in responding to the crisis yet there remain huge gaps.
This joint briefing with The Fawcett Society outlines the gaps in the Government’s response to Covid-19 in regard to social security including sick pay, Universal Credit, child benefit, carers’ allowance and how they have specific impacts on different groups of women as the majority of those in in and out of work poverty.
Women took on the majority of housework and childcare during lockdown, impacting their mental health, highlighting the need for a care-led recovery.
This joint report by WBG and Coventry Women’s Partnership looks at the distinct impact the immigration system and Covid-19 has on migrant women.
Ahead of the Spring 2021 Budget, the following pre-budget briefings set out the gender impact of coronavirus on different groups of women and policies
A Pre Budget briefing from the UK Women’s Budget Group on 'Social Security, Gender, and Covid-19' - Spring 2021