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Throw back to publication day 5 years ago! So much has changed since then! A year after publication I lost my partner and have had to rebuild my life from scratch. I’m proud of this woman in the first picture, but even more proud of the woman in pic 2!

A fun time was had yesterday recording for the @Mattallwright show on @channel5_tv Can switching bank accounts earn you money?

Economic abuse is a hidden crisis affecting almost 4 million children across the UK. Becky’s* story demonstrates how abusers drain household income, rack up debt in their partner's name, and leave families with nothing. Read more in the @Independent ⬇️ independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…

Lara* was trapped with an abusive husband for seven years and knows how easily economic abuse can go unnoticed. But once you know the signs, they can be easy to spot. Test your knowledge and learn how to spot the signs today: ow.ly/21y550XyGvh

Today, the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP will announce the Autumn Budget. Today is also Economic Abuse Awareness Day. And it’s our hope that the budget delivers the investment needed to achieve the government’s ambition to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. 4.2 million women in the UK experienced economic abuse in the last year alone. And the devastating consequences can last a lifetime, with some women never free of the abuser’s control. Today isn’t just about awareness. It’s about action. And we must act now.

4.2 million UK women experienced economic abuse from a current or ex-partner in the last year alone. Yet nearly half of UK adults don’t know anything about economic abuse. Test your knowledge and learn how to spot the signs today: ow.ly/KcyC50XvNUu

Today we're launching our Spotting the Signs Challenge, developed in partnership with @TSB, to help more people recognise the signs of economic abuse. It only takes a few minutes to learn the signs but it could save a life. Take the challenge today: ow.ly/WNOR50XupkO

Worried your teenager’s relationship doesn’t feel right? This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re sharing advice for parents on how to spot the signs of abuse and support your child safely. Read the blog: brook.org.uk/blog/teenager-…

Economic abuse is a national emergency 🚨 Perpetrators are trapping millions and devastating lives. We are committed to creating a world where women & girls achieve economic equality and live free of abuse and exploitation. But we can’t do this alone. Join our mission ⬇️

A staggering two in five younger women (aged 18-24) have experienced economic abuse - yet less than half identified their experience as abuse. We must address this critical awareness gap to ensure that younger women can recognise economic abuse and access the support they need to thrive. Learn more 👇 survivingeconomicabuse.org/news/economic-…

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Black, Asian and other ethnically minoritised women are more than twice as likely to face economic abuse as White women. Alarmingly, 80% reported experiencing significant harm as a result. Abusers deliberately exploit existing inequalities - including racism, cultural expectations, and barriers to support - to devastate the lives of victim-survivors. Urgent change is needed to ensure services recognise these intersecting barriers and victim-survivors receive the support they need to reach safety.

This Friday, the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill returns for second reading in Parliament. This is a critical opportunity to support victim-survivors of domestic abuse, including those facing economic abuse. Abusers deliberately trap victim-survivors by controlling access to money, sabotaging employment, and creating financial instability. Nearly 1 million women in the UK have been prevented from leaving a dangerous partner because of economic abuse. Many face an impossible choice between providing for themselves and their children or reaching safety. Victim-survivors should not have to take annual leave to attend court. They should not face dismissal for calling in sick while fleeing with their children. And no one should fear losing their job just for seeking help. The Bill proposes two weeks’ paid safe leave. It would give victim-survivors the time they need to get to safety, access support, and begin to rebuild, without risking their livelihoods. We welcome these proposed changes and thank @alexmclabour for their tireless work on this issue.

Today marks the beginning of Debt Awareness Week, an opportunity to increase awareness of debt and the solutions available. This week, we want to shine a light on the issue of coerced debt. Perpetrators of economic abuse will often force or coerce victim-survivors into debt as a way of trapping them in a cycle of control. The impact of coerced debt can follow a survivor around for a lifetime.  Follow us for more on Debt Awareness Week 2025.

The month of Ramadan is one of the most significant and holy times of the year for Muslims, but as a young widow, it can also have its challenges. Ruba shares some tips on navigating Ramadan as a young widow here: widowedandyoung.org.uk/news/navigatin… #ramadan #RamadanMubarak

If economic abuse has left you struggling financially, you may qualify for support through various grants and schemes. Learn about eligibility and how to apply ⬇️ survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/ge…

Love shouldn’t come at the cost of your financial independence. Yet one in seven women in the UK has experienced economic abuse in the past year—equivalent to 4.1 million women. Many don’t realise it’s happening until they’re trapped. That's why this Valentine's Day, we've teamed up with @Experian_UK and @awilliamsonTV to raise awareness of the most common financial red flags as well as the signs of a healthy financial relationship. You can listen to the latest episode of Cost of Loving wherever you get your podcasts 🔊

At 28, Nicola Harding left an abusive marriage with just a bin bag of belongings and no access to her own money. Her ex-husband controlled their joint account, denied her keys to their home, and restricted her finances, leaving her on the brink of financial ruin. Today, Nicola is the CEO of a six-figure security consultancy, @WeFightFraud, advising the UK government on financial crime. Her story is a great reminder that rebuilding after economic abuse is possible. If you or someone you know is experiencing economic abuse, support is available. Visit Surviving Economic Abuse for resources and assistance. gbnews.com/money/business…

Need legal guidance? @rightsofwomen offer a free and confidential legal advice service for women in England & Wales. Send your questions using their online tool 'FLOWS Answers' and receive a response from a Rights of Women lawyer within two weeks. rightsofwomen.org.uk

Did you know? Coerced debt is a common form of economic abuse where abusers take out loans or credit in the victim-survivor's name without their consent. This often leaves survivors with crippling debt and damaged credit. Visit our website for steps to regain financial control and seek help 💻