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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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Building public will for a system that looks after everyone in our society

Building public will for a system that looks after everyone in our society

31st Oct 2019
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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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Why has the Scottish Child Payment been brought forward a year for under-sixes?

Why has the Scottish Child Payment been brought forward a year for under-sixes?

29th Jul 2019
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The Scottish Child Payment will turn the tide on child poverty

The Scottish Child Payment will turn the tide on child poverty

28th Jun 2019
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How Scotland can do the right thing: loosen poverty's grip on children

How Scotland can do the right thing: loosen poverty's grip on children

10th May 2019
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How can Scotland right the wrong of child poverty?

How can Scotland right the wrong of child poverty?

3rd Oct 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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