Information on the Coronavirus
Find our briefings, statements and advice for advisers on changes to the social security system as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) all in one place.
CPAG News
Five briefings about changes to benefits in Scotland
26 May 2020
Changes to benefits in Scotland due to coronavirus outbreak
Remembering John Veit-Wilson, last remaining founder member of CPAG
11 May 2020
We were very sad to learn that our longstanding friend and inspiration, John Veit-Wilson, died on 10 May. He was CPAG's last remaining founder member. John was a Trustee for many years and an intellectual power house on our policy committee. He will be sadly missed.
Child poverty facts and figures
4.1 million
children live in poverty in the UK
47%
of children living in lone-parent families are in poverty
70%
of children growing up in poverty live in working families
5.2 million
children expected to be in poverty by 2022
How can we end child poverty?
Child poverty is not inevitable. With the right action to address the causes of child poverty, we can end it.
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