Spending habits
A report published last week by the Women’s Equality Network Wales asked 150 women how their spending habits had changed since the recession. Alt.Cardiff takes a glance at the findings
5.6% said they had lost jobs
28% said their income had decreased
56% said they now spent less on socialising
24% did not go on holiday this year
32% had reduced their savings
47% had reduced car usage
View the full report here.
Welsh equality network hopes to help women through tough time
Women in Wales could be facing a positive future, following the launch of the government backed Women’s Equality Network (WEN) Wales.
As women across Britain feel the effects of the UK government’s austerity measures, the network will act as a voice for women in Wales and help the Welsh government assess the impact of policy and budgets on women.
“There is no doubt that women face challenging years ahead,” said Equality Minister Jane Hutt, who launched the network.
According to the Chair of the network, Kirsty Davies, WEN Wales aims to harness the expertise of women across Wales working for equality, as well as engage with women to discuss changes for the future.
“Now is the time to work together to create a fair Wales,” she said.
Spending habits
A report published last week by the Women’s Equality Network Wales asked 150 women how their spending habits had changed since the recession. Alt.Cardiff takes a glance at the findings
5.6% said they had lost jobs
28% said their income had decreased
56% said they now spent less on socialising
24% did not go on holiday this year
32% had reduced their savings
47% had reduced car usage
View the full report here.