The Cost of Living Crisis – Who Is Being Hit Hardest?

Event Date: Thursday 21st July 2022

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See Professor Gargi Bhattacharyya’s slides here

This event was held on 21st July 2022

About the event:

The Women’s Budget Group (WBG) are delighted to host this webinar on the groups of women being hit hardest by the cost of living crisis. Our panel will be chaired by Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, director of the WBG and speakers will include ;

Dr Sara Reis, deputy director and head of research and policy, will set out the key findings of her most recent briefing on the Income Crisis.

Victoria Benson, CEO of the organisation Gingerbread, who will talk about the impact of the cost of living crisis on single mothers.

Eleanor Lisney, co-founder of Sisters of Friday, will present on the specific challenges faced by disabled women due to the cost of living crisis.

Professor Gargi Bhattacharyya from the University of East London will highlight the impact of this crisis on women from minoritised communities.

We hope to see you there.

We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible – if you require any further arrangements please get in touch with us at admin@wbg.org.uk