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We respond to the recent King's Speech, and how its contents relate to the needs of women and girls with multiple unmet needs.

A new briefing paper published today by Agenda Alliance, in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), exposes the devastating impacts of care proceedings for mothers and puts forward crucial recommendations for change in Greater Manchester.

We respond to the appointments of Anneliese Dodds and Bridget Phillipson as Ministers for Women and Equalities.

We explain what a Secretary of State is, why we want one for Women and Girls in the next Cabinet, and how it differs from what we have now.

Together, we’ve written to the leaders of the four main political parties, to insist whoever forms the next government matches the seriousness of women and girls' needs with serious political resource.

We respond to news that some schools in England are sending police to the homes of children who are persistently absent.

In connection to the launch of the National Women's Rough Sleeping Census, Agenda Alliance members Solace Women's Aid and Homeless Link explain why tackling women's homelessness demands a gender-responsive strategy.

We respond to the government's proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments claimed for mental health needs, and outline how these changes would impact women and girls experiencing multiple disadvantage.

We respond to the Ministry of Justice's progress report regarding the Female Offender's Strategy.

We respond to the most recent quarterly update of Ministry of Justice Safety in Custody statistics, to December 2023.

In this guest blog, Bethan, Public Affairs and Policy Assistant at Centre for Mental Health, introduces their Mentally Healthier Nation campaign, and highlights its significance for women with multiple unmet needs.

As we enter Spring, our Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Tara, highlights some of what we've done to influence government so far this year.