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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.

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

I had an interesting meeting I wanted to tell you about. I had the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Employment and the Secretary of State for Education at 10 Downing Street.

Two mothers who had children as a result of rape or coercion by former partners have been given permission by the High Court to proceed with a legal challenge against the rules on exceptions to the two-child limit in universal credit (UC).

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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

Briefing for MSPs ahead of 5th September debate: Programme for Government – Eradicating Child Poverty

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