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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.

This briefing raises the alarm about several myths and misunderstandings concerning Scottish child payment that advisers commonly hear from families.

What is the evidence on the impact of the benefit cap on children and families in poverty? In particular, how do high housing costs affect experiences of the cap and people's ability to escape it? And why is it so important that the government scraps the policy?

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

‘More breathing space to enjoy life' - my experience of the Scottish Child Payment

In this briefing we set out key amendments we urge MSPs to support, and other key issues we believe need addressed in debate.

End Child Poverty budget briefing 2025-26

BUDGET REACTION
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In advance of the autumn Budget on 30 October, CPAG submitted evidence to the government on the steps needed to reduce child poverty.