Consultation Response
The Women’s Budget Group submitted written evidence to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry in November 2022.
Overall, we state that the Government’s measures in response to Covid exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and created new ones that have disproportionately impacted women. It is the view of WBG that Government did not carry out robust Equality Impact Assessments of its responses to Covid-19. The submission includes an overview of the research WBG has conducted on the gendered inequalities of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as brief summaries exploring these inequalities across employment, the furlough scheme, SEISS, unpaid care and child care.
Pre Budget briefing from the UK Women’s Budget Group on 'Covid-19 and economic challenges for migrant women' - Spring 2021
The Early-Career Network held their 2nd Annual Conference, looking at the concept of social reproduction in theory, practice and public policy.
This briefing explores the ‘second stage’ of Covid-19 response, considering gender dynamics to ensure women aren’t disadvantaged in the recovery.
WBG Initial response to the Budget March 2021.