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Cost of raising a child could be cut by a third for less well off, study says

Scottish Government policies and lower childcare costs could reduce the “cost of a child” for low-income families by almost a third, research has found. While this is a greater reduction than elsewhere in the UK, the study found incomes of ...

09 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Ministers told to ‘act now’ as child poverty rates in Scotland remain high

The Scottish Government must ‘act now’ as child poverty remains ‘stubbornly’ high across Scotland amid cost-of-living pressures, campaigners have warned. More than one in five children in Scotland is living in poverty despite temporary ...

12 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Children who claim free school meals earn less as adults despite education – ONS

Children who claim free school meals go on to earn less than their peers on average despite achieving the same level of education, according to new data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said data published on Thursday showed ...

04 Aug 2022 at 19:49

Scotland

Boost child payment in line with inflation, campaigners tell ministers

The Scottish Government has been urged to ensure the Scottish Child Payment rises at least at the rate of inflation next year. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) praised the benefit, which is due to be expanded next month to £25 ...

05 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Number of people in poverty in UK back to pre-pandemic levels

The number of people living in poverty in the UK has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with a children’s charity accusing the Government of knowing what help is needed but choosing not to give it. A total of 14.4 million ...

23 Mar 2023 at 11:24

Benefits uplift in Scotland welcomed but campaigners say more can be done

Social security benefits in Scotland will be increased to 10.1% in line with inflation in a move welcomed by charities. Deputy First Minister John Swinney set out the 2023/24 budget in Holyrood on Thursday. However, Mr ...

15 Dec 2022 at 18:38

Scotland

Sunak urged to drop two-child benefit cap to lift thousands out of poverty

Rishi Sunak has been urged to drop “unspeakably cruel” policies to lift half a million children out of poverty. SNP MP Kirsten Oswald has urged the Prime Minister to U-turn on his decision to back the two-child limit ...

25 Dec 2022 at 00:01

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'Two child' policy slammed

The British Labour party leader's refusal to commit to scrap the 'two child policy' has been slammed by anti-poverty campaigners. Derry City and Strabane District councillor, Shaun Harkin (PBP) said the two-child ...

21 Jul 2023 at 11:33

School meals ‘should be free for all just like desks and chairs’

All children across the UK should get free school meals according to a coalition of campaigners who say food should be available in the same way as books, desks and chairs. More than 40 organisations, unions, ...

09 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will “end the era of austerity” and provide more cash for “vital” public services, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said. With Mr Sarwar saying there will be “more ...

28 Oct 2024 at 15:29

‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to uprate benefits in line with inflation

Failing to meet a commitment to increase benefits in line with inflation would lead to disabled people “starving and freezing in their own homes”, a charity has warned. As the Government looks to cut ...

29 Sept 2022 at 23:17

Minister distances Government from Tory MP Lee Anderson’s food bank comments

A minister has distanced the Government from controversial comments made by a Tory MP facing a backlash for suggesting some food bank users “cannot cook properly”. Lee Anderson, MP for Ashfield, ...

12 May 2022 at 11:25

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