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Scotland's child poverty targets are possible - with political confidence and urgency

Scotland's child poverty targets are possible - with political confidence and urgency

25th Feb 2021
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Well-prioritised Government spending helps families escape the trap of poverty

Well-prioritised Government spending helps families escape the trap of poverty

10th Feb 2020
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The Scottish Child Payment must be flexible to keep families afloat

The Scottish Child Payment must be flexible to keep families afloat

13th Aug 2019
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How can devolution loosen the hold of child poverty in Wales?

How can devolution loosen the hold of child poverty in Wales?

24th May 2019
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Five big questions we’ll be asking about new UK poverty stats

Five big questions we’ll be asking about new UK poverty stats

25th Mar 2019
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Could the Government have done more to enable people to escape poverty?

Could the Government have done more to enable people to escape poverty?

1st Nov 2018
Scotland's chance to ensure every child can lead a decent life

Scotland's chance to ensure every child can lead a decent life

5th Mar 2018
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What can the Chancellor learn from this week’s IFS poverty forecasts?

What can the Chancellor learn from this week’s IFS poverty forecasts?

3rd Nov 2017

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