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Households with children are at a higher risk of poverty than other households. Large families and single parents are at the highest risk of fuel poverty.

Scottish policies “are working to shift the dial on child poverty” say campaigners as official statistics show child poverty falling

Cuts to UK social security will push children into poverty, undermining progress being made in Scotland.

But campaigners say immediate above inflation increases are needed to the Scottish child payment to deliver the “lasting solutions” promised

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New analysis from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) show 10 000 children pulled into poverty by two child limit since Labour took office

First Minister is right to make child poverty the ‘first priority’ in his Programme for Government but more investment is needed

Programme for Government must demonstrate First Minister's commitment to reducing child poverty

CPAG in Scotland's briefing ahead of the 2024-25 Programme for Government

This week we launched the Cost of the School Day Big Question report and film. 5,394 children and young people across Scotland shared their views on school costs, particularly food and trips, what makes them feel ready to learn, and their ideas for creating change in schools.