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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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/publications/Cost-of-Living-Pressures-Briefing-2026.pdf 1/2

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Scottish Women's Budget Group 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/2026/09/09/a...

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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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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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/publications/Cost-of-Living-Pressures-Briefing-2026.pdf 1/3

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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." www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

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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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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Scotland needs a fair tax system that better funds public services and care work. In Poverty Alliance's Scottish Anti-Poverty Review, we outline key recommendations to achieve tax justice in Scotland, ensuring we change the disproportionate impact on women.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

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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 @swbg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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: www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/un... 1/3

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Women should be part of decisions about the Scottish Budget. But our 2026 Women's Survey (830 responses) found that only 30% of respondents knew about opportunities to engage with the Scottish Budget at a national level. swbg.org.uk/content/publications/SWBG-Budget-Process-Briefing.pdf 1/3

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This important report by Engender, highlights that "sexism, misogyny and gender-based violence are part of the everyday reality of being a woman councillor" and how the need for systemic change is urgent.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Scotland’s expansion of funded Early Learning and Childcare has improved access for many families But our latest report, Policy Ambition to Implementation, finds significant challenges continue to limit its transformative potential, particularly for families on low incomes 1/4

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Scotland needs a fair tax system that better funds public services and care work. Women, disabled people, those on low incomes and people from black and ethnic minority communities are disproportionately impacted by unpaid and undervalued care work. 1/3

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

As members of #TaxJusticeScotland, we’re calling on the First Minister to better tax wealth. Replace Council Tax and accelerate the private jet tax. Fairer tax is key to a fairer/greener/more prosperous Scotland. 1/2

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

As part of #TaxJusticeScotland we're calling on the First Minister to take practical steps to make the tax system fairer: • replace Council Tax with a fairer system • accelerate the introduction of a strong private jet tax Those with the most wealth should pay their fair share bit.ly/TJSFMLetter

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

SWBG share how the expansion of childcare is vital for advancing women’s equality, but why the current delivery ELC isn’t working for everyone and what needs to be addressed. Read the complete article by clicking the link below. 1/2

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Better care policies will reduce women’s inequality. In our 2026 women’s survey, over 850 women told us that they agreed. Why? Because affordable childcare supports more women to work, helping them gain financial stability, improve wellbeing and reduce inequality. 1/4

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Abderdeen Voices, developed by Station House Media Unit (SHMU), challenges the stigma of poverty through conversations with people with lived experience. The Scottish Women’s Budget Group worked with SHMU to highlight women’s experiences of poverty in Aberdeen, including 1/2

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Following the Scottish Election, the SWBG, will continue campaigning for women’s economic equality, pushing for reform in care, gender budgeting and more. swbg.org.uk/content/get-involved

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’ve just heard back from some of the political parties competing for your vote on 7 May. Visit our website to find out what they said on care, gender bias in healthcare, the cost of living and more. swbg.org.uk/news/blog/questions-for-parties-ahead-of-the-scottish-parliament-election/

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SWBG blog | Questions for Political Parties Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election + Their Answers

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

2 of the major political parties have responded to questions developed by you on issues around care to the cost of living. We’ll be sharing any other responses that we receive. We hope these responses will help inform you during the election. swbg.org.uk/blog

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The SWBG has been working with women across Scotland, increasing their knowledge of the ‘economy’, economic policy and public finance processes in Scotland. 1/2

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Our annual women's survey has now closed. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be analysing the data – a complete report will be released soon. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates on this and more: www.swbg.org.uk/content/mail...

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The Scottish Parliament Election is approaching, and voting registration closes in just 4 days. Register to vote, here: gov.uk/register-to-... 1/2

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

SWBG has been conducting a gender budgeting analysis to understand funded ELC – researching how we make the system work for those on low incomes. Our latest briefing calls on all parties to commit to action on ELC: swbg.org.uk/content/publications/

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Do you deliver Early Learning & Childcare? We’re inviting workers who deliver funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) to share their experiences of working in the sector. Complete the survey by clicking the link in our bio: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/C0W8CP/

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

How are finances and caring responsibilities affecting women's lives? Let us know by completing the women's survey before it closes next week. Findings will be presented to elected officials, offering important evidence and helping to inform policies for a fairer, more equal Scotland.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The SWBG survey gathers key evidence on how economic policies affect women. As well as recommending important changes. Make sure your voice is included: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/7LPU68/

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Scottish Women's Budget Group Women's Survey 2026

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

In this article, SWBG's Training Lead, Heather, speaks about some of the causes of economic inequality between men and women, which further impact women who experience economic abuse from their partners. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...

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Pulling the purse strings: The women enduring economic abuse from their partners

The 1975 Sex Discrimination Act may have equalised the sexes in the eyes of the law, but practical equality and fighting...

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

SWBG's 2026 Survey is live! We're researching women's finances and care responsibilities. Plus, we want to hear women’s priorities on devolved policy and the Scottish budget. Help us show how economic policies affect women and what needs to change. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/7LPU68/

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Scottish Food Coalition @foodcoalition.scot · 09/02/2026

How can the next Scottish Parliament strengthen Scotland's role as a #FairTradeNation? Join us in Edinburgh or online on 8th April for Scotland’s flagship National Food Debate, to hear directly from political parties on this topic and much more bit.ly/49E4CWI #ScotlandsNationalFoodDebate

'Feed into the conversation. Scotland' National Food Debate. Wed 8th April, 6.30-8.30pm Augustine United Church (Edinburgh) and Online

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We welcome reforms to Council Tax, working towards a fairer system. Research shows that women carry out the majority of unpaid care work and are more likely to rely on public services – making how we fund local government a deeply gendered issue. taxjustice.scot/blog/five-ti...

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Five times as many Scots support urgent Council Tax reform as oppose it - Tax Justice Scotland

Scotland’s political leaders are under intense pressure to replace the outdated and unfair Council Tax system.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

At our latest workshop with the Women's Economic Empowerment Group, we discussed the Draft Scottish Budget and whether the needs of women were reflected in the budget decisions. What are your thoughts on the Scottish Budget? Let us know below. 💭 www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/wo...

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We've unpacked the gendered impact of Council Tax in Scotland. As well as outlining key recommendations for political parties and local authorities. You can find the complete report on our website: swbg.org.uk/content/publ...

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Flexible Childcare Services @flexiblechildcare.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 elections. Our 4 priorities are: - Review childcare delivery models - Empower parents & carers - Recognise that childcare is crucial for economic growth - Value the childcare workforce Find out more www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-2026-mani…

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

📊 We’ve published a parliamentary briefing to inform today’s debate on the Draft Scottish Budget 2026–27, shared with all MSPs. www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf (1/3)

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

1/2 Tax affects all of us—but it can feel confusing and disconnected from everyday life. Join us on 28 January for an interactive discussion on tax, with a special focus on Council Tax. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

💷 We’ve been watching the Scottish Budget 2026–27! From childcare and social care to taxes and climate measures, there’s a lot to unpack. Check out our initial reaction in our latest blog 👉www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/reaction-to-the-scottish-budget-2026-27/

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

💡What did we learn from this year’s pre-budget scrutiny? Read the reflections of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Group in our latest blog here: www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/womens-voices-on-pre-budget-scrutiny-perspectives-from-the-womens-economic-empowerment-gro/

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SWBG blog | Women’s Voices on Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Perspectives from the Women’s Economic Empowerment Group

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

(1/3)📘 New toolkit launched: Gender Budgeting for Scotland After 3 years of research & collaboration, we’ve launched a practical Gender Budgeting Toolkit for policymakers across Scotland—especially council officers & councillors.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Our final newsletter of the year is out 📩 December’s edition brings together our latest work: • Scotland’s first-ever Care Policy Scorecard • New social care charging research (with JRF & Glasgow Disability Alliance) • Our pre-Budget briefing for the Scottish Budget

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Day 2 of @heraldscotland.bsky.social's series sparked by the Care Policy Scorecard for Scotland. www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri... The Scorecard was produced by @swbg.bsky.social for the #AScotlandthatCares campaign. Read it here ➡️ ascotlandthatcares.org/wp-content/u...

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Social Care in Crisis: 'Undervalued' sector is 'failing' across the board

How does Scotland future-proof a social care sector already in crisis?

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Our review of all 32 Scottish councils found major gaps in understanding how local budget decisions impact women. More detail here: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Local-Authority-Budget-review-2025-26.pdf

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

📣Our Budget Briefing is live Top asks: invest in care, strengthen social security and embed gender analysis across public services. Details here: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Pre-Budget-2026-27-briefing-.pdf

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our AGM this year - and especially to the women who shared their experiences with us.

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Women's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Are you interested how the budget will impact women and gender equality? Join our discussion tomorrow at 10am online. Tickets still available - get yours now 👇 www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn...

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

📢 Event Alert! Gender Budgeting: Scottish Local Authority Budgets 2025–26 🗓 Thu 11 Dec | 🕙 10–11:15am Join SWBG as we launch our local budget review, sharing findings on: • Transparency • Participation • Outcome focus • Advancing equality 📊 Examples of best practice + recommendations!

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Gender Budget review of local budgets in Scotland

Our Local Budget Review reveals how the key principles of gender budgeting are reflected in Scotland budget setting processes

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Our Director will be joining BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime at 16:15 today to share our reaction to the UK Budget — and what it means for women in Scotland. 🔗 Tune in www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fdlr

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BBC Radio Scotland - Drivetime

Breaking down the day's news and talking points with comment and opinion.

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

📢 UK Budget tomorrow As we await Labour’s second Budget, we’re gearing up to analyse what it means for women across all four UK nations. 📅 Join us on 9 Dec, 10am 🎤 Speakers: Erin Mansell, Alex Brennan, Hannah Griffiths, Sara Cowan 🪑 Chair: Samah Krichah

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