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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.

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

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Many children and families entered the pandemic facing poverty and structural disadvantage, and were failed – and continue to be failed - by the inadequacy of the economic measures introduced in response to the pandemic, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) told Module 9 of the Covid-19 inquiry today.

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