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Tag: tampon tax

Period poverty: What is it and what can we do about it?

Posted on 19th July 202019th July 2020 by Amy Randles

Period poverty has become a trending topic recently, but it is fair to say that most people believe that it is a “developing world” issue. This is far from the truth. From the misconception that […]

Adiós, Tampon Tax!

Posted on 25th March 202025th March 2020 by Beanna Olding

The highly contested and wrongful tax on tampons- till now dubbed as “non-essential, luxury items” by those who have absolutely no right to claim so- is finally being removed, as announced on the 2020 budget. […]

It’s Time to Abolish the Tampon Tax

Posted on 24th February 202024th February 2020 by Natasha Peters

Men’s razors, children’s nappies, Jaffa cakes, exotic meats, edible cake decorations and nuts with their shells. What do all of these items have in common? When you buy one of these you will not be […]

Anything but a luxury: periods, and why dignity should be free

Posted on 20th December 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

At no point during the pasta-filled weeks of my student budget do I think to myself “you know what, I cannot live without some caviar this week”. It’s a luxury. Period. Which is ironic, considering […]

NUS votes in favour of free sanitary products at universities

Posted on 2nd May 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

At the NUS conference last Tuesday, delegates voted in favour of using funds to buy tampons, sanitary towels and moon cups. Soon, these products will be offered to students across the UK for free. The […]

Tampons don’t Grow on Christmas Trees

Posted on 4th December 20164th December 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

LUU are running a campaign to collection donations of sanitary products for those who can’t afford them this Christmas time. The ‘san-i-tree’, featuring vulva inspired Christmas baubles, is based outside Essentials  and tomorrow there will […]

Tampon Tax – Necessity Made Luxury?

Posted on 6th November 201531st August 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

The Gryphon examines the current arguments concerning what is widely regarded as a sexist measure and explores important campaigns, both on a local and national scale, that seek to highlight the ramifications of the tax. […]

“Menstrual Hygiene Is Not A Privilege, It’s A Right.”

Posted on 31st October 201512th November 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

When 305 MPs voted to reject the Finance Bill amendment which would have brought about a negotiation between David Cameron and the EU over taxing VAT on tampons, you had to question if any of […]

LUU Launch ‘Tampons Don’t Grow on Trees’ Campaign

Posted on 30th October 201531st August 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

The union have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the difficulties homeless and low income women face in being able to afford sanitary products. The “Tampons Don’t Grow on Trees” campaign will coincide with […]

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