Distribution of Money within the Household and Current Social Security Issues for Couples in the UK
This research explores how money is distributed in a household and the implications for those on social security and experiencing spousal abuse.
UK Policy Briefing
WBG summarises the key areas that young people in the UK want the government to invest in.
With a number of Covid support measures, including the furlough scheme and £20 per week Universal Credit uplift, coming to an end in the Autumn, new research from six women’s organisations: Close the Gap, Engender, Fawcett Society, Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group, Women’s Budget Group, and Women’s Equality Network Wales has found that most young people want the government to invest in order to build a better society. Polling conducted with 18-30 year olds across the UK found high levels of support for investment in the benefit system, social care, green initiatives, and affordable housing.
Access the full research here.
Our research finds that young women have been harder hit by the pandemic than young men in many areas, but that, regardless of gender, young people do not simply want to return to pre-pandemic life but, instead, want the government to invest.
Key areas young people want the government to invest in are:
This research explores how money is distributed in a household and the implications for those on social security and experiencing spousal abuse.
A Pre Budget Briefing from the UK Women’s Budget Group on 'Pensions and Gender' - Spring 2021
This briefing explains specific challenges the Covid-19 crisis causes for different groups of women in the UK.
The letter advocates for fair tax reform to fund vital services, address tax avoidance, and ensure corporations and the wealthy pay their share.