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WBG analysis and policy recommendations on trade
In a modern economy where ‘90 per cent of everything’ that we use and consume has been internationally traded, the effects of international trade agreements are felt by everyone in society. But the gains and losses of changing trading arrangements can be different for different groups – and it is crucial that these are measured and assessed, and more importantly, that harms are mitigated.
As a result of the UK leaving the EU, the UK is now responsible for negotiating its own trade agreements. We believe that the power of trade must be harnessed to improve equality and wellbeing both in the UK and other countries. We need to work to develop a trade system that is socially and environmentally sustainable and work against a race to the bottom.
All post-Brexit trade and investment agreements should guarantee no deterioration of environmental, human rights and labour standards in the UK and our trading partners, and they should exclude public services.
This briefing looks at the effects of domestic trade policies and international trade agreements, including on labour rights and public services.
The WBG analyses Boris Johnson's text of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and the accompanying impact assessment in brief as to what this means for women
This briefing analyses how gender equality interacts with international trade and investment agreements.
WBG has produced a response to the Operation Yellowhammer Report.
Ahead of the 2018 Autumn Budget, we’ve put together a briefing on the gender implications of future trade deals after the UK leaves the EU.
Our 2018 report with Fawcett Society and the #FaceHerFuture campaign reveals damaging economic impact of Brexit on women.
Our series of briefings on the gender impact of policy in 12 distinct areas ahead of the Autumn Budget 2017.
The Women’s Budget Group are pleased to have submitted the following responses to the Labour Party’s National Policy Forum.
The Women’s Budget Group has made a submission to the Labour Party’s National Policy Forum (NPF) 2019 consultation on 7 topics.
Submission to the Department for International Trade (October 2018)
The report shows the economic impact of Brexit will hit women hard, leading to lost jobs, cuts to services and a squeeze on family budgets.
WBG welcomes recommendations of the Women and Equalities Select Committee (28th February 2017).
This blog sits alongside our upcoming policy paper: Trade and Health, which you will be able to read on the WBG site.
UK's EU negotiation stance raises concerns for women's rights and job security. Commitment to equality is essential in trade deals.
Why the Government's approach is disappointing for those who want to see labour & environmental regulations front & centre of all future trade deals.
Blog post by Jessica Brown on our ECN 'Women and the Economy' blog series.
