The Scottish Child Payment is helping families, but more must be done to meet the 2030 child poverty targets
Recent figures showed that child poverty has fallen in Scotland, in contrast with the rest of the UK. This shows that measures like the Scottish Child Payment are working. But the Scottish Government still missed its interim child poverty target - and poverty in families with a baby increased. To meet the legally binding 2030 child poverty target, we need to see bold action, including investing in social security.
Progress on child poverty has stalled - so what now?
Blog on the newest child poverty figures for Scotland detailing the fact that child poverty levels have not improved despite investment in the Scottish Child Payment.
3 things to know about babies in poverty
Three reasons why poverty is especially harmful to babies under one and why the Scottish Government must do better for babies.
Scottish Budget 2023/24: Protecting and Prioritising Children in Poverty
We look at the recently published Scottish budget for the financial year 2023/24 and what it means for children in poverty.
All Eyes on Scotland's Emergency Budget
Suzi Murning looks at what policies the Scottish Government should announce as part of the Emergency Budget Review to protect children living in poverty.