UK Government announces £15m fund to combat misogyny

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £15 million investment to tackle misogyny, committing £5 million annually over the next three years. The funding is intended to support practical actions such as mentoring for young people, workplace training, and communication campaigns designed to improve the safety of women and girls.

Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson will lead the fund, which is expected to be confirmed in the upcoming Budget. The initiative will support a national taskforce established by Phillipson last month. The government aims to use this investment to attract further contributions from businesses and philanthropists to expand the reach of these safety schemes.