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Child poverty

The X Factor to return for Red Nose Day 2023 Daniel Mcneil

Alex Cole-Hamilton has set out new proposals designed to help children and young people escape the impact of poverty.

Lib Dems launch proposals to combat child poverty Katharine Hay

Labour MSP Martin Whitfield said the Scottish Child Payment should be raised to £40.

Girl walked to school with no soles on her shoes Ian Swanson

Millions of low-income families will lose £1,040 a year

One in three Lothian families with kids set to lose in benefit cut Ian Swanson

The new child poverty payment should be doubled within a year say campaigners.

Readers' letters: Child poverty in Scotland is improving By The Newsroom

Stock photo by John Devlin

Child poverty in Midlothian at highest level in six years before pandemic Katie Williams, RADAR reporter

Child poverty was increasing in Scotland before the pandemic hit, the latest figures show, moving further away from the Scottish Government’s targets to tackle the problem. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scottish child poverty was rising before pandemic hit, figures show Conor Marlborough