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The Scottish Women's Budget Group was founded to promote gender equality in the Scottish Budgetary process.

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Joined May 2009
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New findings from the SWBG’s fifth annual Women’s Survey show that 56% of respondents feel worse off financially than they did last year. Read, share and download the briefing from our website: swbg.org.uk/content/publicat… 1/3
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What will Labour’s third Budget mean for women across the UK? Join us and fellow Women's Budget groups, for this timely conversation as we examine the Budget’s economic policy commitments for the year ahead. Register your space by visiting the link below.
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Secure your space here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-uk-au…

The UK Autumn Statement: A Gender Budget Analysis Across the Four Nations

Join the Women's Budget Groups as they examine the gendered impact of the UK Autumn Budget.

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We can’t tackle child poverty without tackling women’s poverty. This #ChallengePovertyWeek, read SWBG’s ELC report to see what’s working and where improvements are needed in childcare policies: swbg.org.uk/content/publicat…
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Our latest briefing explores women’s experiences of cost-of-living pressures, financial security, and the intersections between work and care. swbg.org.uk/content/publicat… 1/2
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Cuts to care services disproportionately affect women, who are more likely to undertake unpaid care work, with impacts on wellbeing and finances. Read the briefing on the cost of living and our recommendations for governments and local authorities to help reduce inequalities.
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We wrote about how Scotland's Programme for Government focuses more on symptoms of women’s inequality than on the root causes, and how investing in areas like social care is a crucial step. bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/0…

Ambitious (for women) in Scotland?

Last week’s Programme for Government rightly identified tackling the cost-of-living crisis, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and sustaining community cohesion as crucial to reducing division…

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Disabled women, Black and minority ethnic women, single parents and women in rural areas were particularly likely to report falling household incomes – with food costs seeing the biggest increase. 2/3
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The SWBG briefing sets out recommendations for the UK and Scottish Gov and Local Authorities, informed by women who took part in the survey. Some recommendations are longstanding, reflecting persistent structural inequalities and recurring issues raised by women. 3/3
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The SWBG urges wider reform on Council Tax in Scotland, as "failure to progress is severely damaging the public services and amenities we all rely on, but which are particularly vital for women, disabled people and those with low incomes." dailyrecord.co.uk/news/polit…

SNP Government mansion tax plan falls “desperately short” of raising cash

The STUC believes the plan lacks ambition and does not raise a significant amount of money.

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Do you want to help make the needs and experiences of kinship carers visible and improve the way kinship care is supported? Then join us to help shape research around kinship care. Get involved by clicking the link below: tr.ee/6eM8udVWsy
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We shared how Scotland's "council tax system is unfair, outdated, and badly in need of reform." Our research shows that it impacts those on low incomes most – which women are more likely to be. Read the complete article below: dailyrecord.co.uk/news/polit…

Swinney told to 'get finger out' and reform Council Tax after Burnham 'wobble'

EXCLUSIVE: A senior trade unionist warned Scots workers were being "failed" by politicians who refuse to meaningfully change the "regressive" council tax system.

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Scottish Women’s Budget Group is on a mission to make women visible in Scotland’s budgets – at local and national levels. We do this by supporting the use of gender budgeting across Scotland. Without this, women’s inequality remains in budgets. 1/2
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Find out more by reading the complete blog on our website: swbg.org.uk/.../gender-budge… Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on new blogs like this, publications and more: swbg.org.uk/content/mailing-… 2/2
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Help shape the 2027 Scottish Budget. The SWBG want members to have the opportunity to share their ideas and help shape the Pre-budget Scrutiny. Join us as we facilitate a discussion about how budget decisions affect women and other groups, using gender budgeting tools.
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This is a member’s-only event. Register today and receive a link to the event: swbg.org.uk/content/membersh…
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A key element of gender budgeting is providing opportunities for the public, particularly women, to participate in the budget process. In our latest blog, we outline what the Scottish Budget is and how you can become involved: swbg.org.uk/.../understandin… 1/3
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We want people to feel more engaged in this process, to share their experiences and feel empowered, helping to create budgets that consider the different lives of women and communities across Scotland. 2/3
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We'll also be leading workshops for you to learn more about becoming involved in the Scottish Budget. Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on dates: swbg.org.uk/content/mailing-… 3/3
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