Muslim Women’s Network UK's response to Labour’s first budget statement
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31st October 2024 MEDIA STATEMENT Muslim Women’s Network UK’s response to Labour’s first budget statement Muslim Women's Network UK (MWNUK) congratulates Chancellor Rachel Reeves on delivering Labour's first Budget and also making history as the first woman ever to deliver the UK's budget. While the budget offers hope with many positive announcements, we also have some concerns. Carer's Allowance National Living wage Employer’s Tax VAWG Hate Crime MWNUK CEO, Baroness Shaista Gohir said: "The empowerment of women is crucial for Britain’s economic recovery. Although the recent budget includes promising measures that will put more money into women’s pockets, I am deeply concerned about the women's charity sector because it is a vital source of support for women and a significant source of employment and volunteering (which is often a stepping to paid work). However, it now faces severe challenges due to rising wage bills driven by increased employer national insurance contributions and pay rises. These pressures are compounded by a highly unstable funding environment and a growing demand for services. This situation is unsustainable and unfortunately, this will lead to reducing services and even closure of women's charities and community groups. We need the Chancellor to do more to help our sector.” Additional Information •Media enquiries can be directed to: contact@mwnuk.co.uk or 0121 2369000 •Muslim Women’s Network UK is a national charity and more information can be found on its website: https://www.mwnuk.co.uk •MWN Helpline (national specialist faith and culturally sensitive helpline) can be contacted on: TEL: 0800 999 5786 / Email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk / Text: 07415 206 936 and further Information can be found here: https://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/index.php |
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