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Osborne’s recovery is an illusion, women still feel the pinch
Osborne's Autumn Financial Statement neglects women's struggles, lacks social service investment, exacerbates income inequality.
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Media Round-Up: December 2021
Media Round-Up for December 2021
Latest:
- Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson comments in People Management: Menopause is forcing women to retire early
- WBG’s analysis on employment and Covid-19 is featured in Byline Times: The Gender Pay Gap in the Highest Ranks of the Civil Service
- Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson writes for the Independent: Without financial support from the Government, women will be hit hardest by Omicron
- WBG signs open letter featured in Grazia: Why have pregnant women only just been prioritised for boosters?
- Stella Creasy cites WBG’s work on childcare in this opinion piece in Grazia: This Year, Thanks To Grazia Readers, Parliament Was Forced To Debate Affordable Childcare
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