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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 5h

We were pleased to be part of this important discussion. Scotland has opportunities to use tax tools to shape policies and deliver public services that better work for women.

#TaxJusticeScotland

oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 6h

Fairer, greener, more equal: @jamie-livingstone.bsky.social at the end of #TaxJusticeScotland's conference says it’s time to turn ideas into action and deliver real change for people, public services and the planet.

Agree? Repost.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 1d

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Our 2025 Women’s Survey Report includes key recommendations for governments at all levels to strengthen women’s financial security and tackle the inequalities driving poverty.

📄 Read the full briefing here: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Womens-Survey-2025.-Finances-briefing.pdf

www.swbg.org.uk

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 1d

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Women – particularly single mothers, disabled women, and minority ethnic women – continue to face deeper financial insecurity due to rising costs and caring responsibilities.

These inequalities are long-standing and structural — not individual failings.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 1d

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The survey also highlights the gendered nature of unpaid care.

Respondents reported doing an average of 26 hours per week of unpaid care work — compared to 17 hours by their partners.

Those providing more care were more likely to feel financially worse off (73%)

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 1d

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To manage costs, 57% of women have cut back on food spending — limiting the types of food they buy or switching to unbranded products.

This rises to:
🍽️ 82% of single parents
🍽️ 74% of minority ethnic women
🍽️ 63% of disabled women

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 1d

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When asked why they feel worse off, the top reasons were:
🥫 Rising food costs (74%)
⚡ Energy bills taking up more income (55%)
🏠 Increases in rent or mortgage payments (28%)

Everyday essentials are stretching budgets beyond breaking point.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 1d

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💷 66% of women told us they feel worse off than this time last year.

That rises to:

82% of single parents
71% of minority ethnic women
70% of disabled women

Women on the lowest incomes are being hit hardest by rising costs.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 1d

1️⃣To mark #ChallengePovertyWeek, we’re launching our first Women’s Survey Briefing focused on women’s finances in Scotland.

The findings paint a stark picture of the cost of living crisis and its gendered impact. 🧵

www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Womens-Survey-2025.-Finances-briefing.pdf

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 9d

(3/3) 🤝 Unity and solidarity are key to creating a society where all women are safe, supported and free from abuse. Read the full letter here and add your signature: actionnetwork.org/petitions/wo...

Women against the Far Right Scotland

We reject the far right’s racist lies about “protecting” women and girls. They are not defenders of women—they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division. Standing up for women’s rights ...

actionnetwork.org

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 9d

(2/3) Together with over 200 women and women’s organisations we want to build unity to demand real action to end violence against women and girls.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 9d

(1/3) 📢 We’re proud to add our voice to the Women Against the Far Right Scotland by signing the open letter rejecting the far right’s racist rhetoric which only seeks to exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division.

#WomenAgainstFarRight #Solidarity #OpenLetter

Women against the Far Right Scotland

We reject the far right’s racist lies about “protecting” women and girls. They are not defenders of women—they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division. Standing up for women’s rights ...

actionnetwork.org

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 21d

📊 Have your say on Scotland’s free period products!

The Scottish Women’s Budget Group & Period Place UK are gathering experiences to understand the real impact of free provision.

🕒 10 mins to complete
🔒 Anonymous
🗓️ Closes 10 Oct
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/VH62OW/

#PeriodProducts

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · Aug 27

💥LAUNCHED TODAY💥

'Investing in Women, Transforming Communities': Engender's Manifesto for Holyrood 2026.

Read it here: www.engender.org.uk/holyrood-2026/

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 23d

Last week our Director, Sara Cowan, gave evidence to the
Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee as part of their Pre-Budget scrutiny. Watch here 👇

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 28d

📢 Have your say!

We’re running a survey with @ThePeriodPlaceUK to understand the impact of Scotland’s free period products.

🕒 10 mins to complete
🔒 Anonymous responses
🗓️ Deadline: 10 Oct 2025
👉 Take part: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/VH62OW/

#PeriodDignity #FreePeriodProducts

Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 29d

2/2 Sign up here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-diners-conference-from-idea-to-reality-tickets-1587383610109?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Acfdw9n%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANDAxODk1NjQzLjE3NTYzNzI2ODI.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NTYzNzI2ODIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTYzNzI2ODIkajYwJGwwJGgw

Public diners conference: From idea to reality

How can we, together, make the idea of state-supported restaurants a reality?

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 29d

1/2🍲What if everyone in Scotland had access to affordable, nutritious meals in their community?

Join @nourishscotland.bsky.social ’s Public Diners Conference 16 Oct.

Explore how state-supported restaurants can boost local economies, create community spaces & support a #GoodFoodNation.

Public diners conference: From idea to reality

How can we, together, make the idea of state-supported restaurants a reality?

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Aug 29

📩 Our August E-News is out!

After a July break, we’re back with updates, opportunities + resources on all things women & the economy 💜

👉 Didn’t get it? Check your spam.
📧 Changed email? Contact [email protected]
✨ Not a member yet? Sign up today!

www.swbg.org.uk/content/membership/

Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Aug 21

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🔹 Gender budget analysis is vital to ensure fair + inclusive decision-making

Read more 👉 www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/05.25.-Pre-Budget-Scrutiny-2026-27.-Social-Justice-and-Social-Security-Committee.pdf

www.swbg.org.uk

Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Aug 21

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📢 We’ve published our response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee’s Budget Scrutiny 2026-27 inquiry.

Key messages:
🔹 Social security can be a preventative measure with long-term benefits
🔹 Thresholds risk creating cliff edges that harm those just above them

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Give Them Time @givetimescot.bsky.social · Aug 16

Another school term and another year of barriers, challenges and misery for some children and families and a blatant disregard for children's rights

news.stv.tv/west-central...

Parents' fury as school bus cuts force pupils on three-mile walk

Nathan is among pupils who are now walking three miles each way to school after the council scrapped the free bus link.

news.stv.tv

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our colleagues at @sccscot.bsky.social show why governments must step up on climate action 👇

🌍 Care about the impacts of climate change? Join us at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, on Thurs 18 Sept to demand urgent, fair action.

📝 Sign up here: bit.ly/3TuWT4s

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Aug 11

Read them here➡️ www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/04.25.Pre-Budget-Scrutiny-2026-27.-Responding-to-Long-Term-Fiscal-Pressures.pdf

www.swbg.org.uk

Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Aug 11

🧵Why is it vital to apply a gender lens when tackling Scotland’s long-term financial pressures?

We’ve shared our insights in response to FPA's pre-budget scrutiny for 2026-27.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Jul 29

📣 There's still time to complete this year's State of Caring survey!

Are you an unpaid carer? Take part and make your voice heard. 🧡

🔗 Know someone who provides unpaid care? Share the survey with them.

📋 Link to the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN

#StateOfCaring #UnpaidCarers