Poverty

COMMENT

How exactly can we expect children to flourish when families are skipping meals and living in destitution?

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Seamus Logan: Labour must listen and make ‘change’ a reality

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

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Two Scottish councils call on UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cut

Some four in 10 Labour voters expect the number of those living in poverty to have risen by the end of the Government's current term

Some four in 10 Labour voters expect the number of those living in poverty to have risen by the end of the Government's current term

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Half of people think poverty will rise under Labour in next five years – survey

Who is the Scottish Secretary trying to kid by claiming his party will lift people out of poverty?

Who is the Scottish Secretary trying to kid by claiming his party will lift people out of poverty?

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It seems Ian Murray has not read latest report on poverty in Scotland

Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK

Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK

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UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut will leave majority of pensioners worse off

Research found that 670,000 Scots are struggling to afford food

Research found that 670,000 Scots are struggling to afford food

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Number of Scots facing hunger and hardship at record levels, study finds

John Swinney is expected to welcome the announcement to CentreStage, a performing arts charity in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on Tuesday

John Swinney is expected to welcome the announcement to CentreStage, a performing arts charity in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on Tuesday

Scottish Government awards grants to help families in poverty across the country

Huge numbers of people in work are reliant on food banks

Huge numbers of people in work are reliant on food banks

Grinding poverty experienced by so many was not reflected in campaigns

Gordon Brown has sparked anger after attacking the SNP's efforts on child poverty

Gordon Brown has sparked anger after attacking the SNP's efforts on child poverty

General Election

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Gordon Brown sparks anger from SNP with General Election intervention

The lives of 1.1 million Scots already officially declared to be living in poverty are stunted, writes Richie Venton

The lives of 1.1 million Scots already officially declared to be living in poverty are stunted, writes Richie Venton

General Election

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The festering spores of poverty will spread despite the end of the Tories

Multibank project has set an ambitious target to provide £25 million worth of goods to households struggling with the cost-of-living crisis

Multibank project has set an ambitious target to provide £25 million worth of goods to households struggling with the cost-of-living crisis

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Former Scots chief constable to lead Gordon Brown's 'multibank' anti-poverty scheme

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Pro independence supporters march through Glasgow on route to the BBC Scotland where they staged a protest against their perceived bias on September 14, 2014 in Glasgow,Scotland. The latest polls in Scotland's

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Pro independence supporters march through Glasgow on route to the BBC Scotland where they staged a protest against their perceived bias on September 14, 2014 in Glasgow,Scotland. The latest polls in Scotland's

The only answer to Labour’s poverty failure is independence

New figures from the Scottish Government show that one in four children are living in poverty in Scotland

New figures from the Scottish Government show that one in four children are living in poverty in Scotland

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One in four Scottish kids living in poverty, charity says

Scots satirist and writer Armando Iannucci appearing on the BBC on Sunday

Scots satirist and writer Armando Iannucci appearing on the BBC on Sunday

Armando Iannucci

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UK Government 'putting more people into poverty', top Scottish writer says

Nike changed the flag colour on its new England shirt

Nike changed the flag colour on its new England shirt

Over the top: England shirt row distracts from horrific poverty levels

Humza Yousaf (R) said the UK needed to provide more targeted support to tackle poverty

Humza Yousaf (R) said the UK needed to provide more targeted support to tackle poverty

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First Minister says more help for families needed in upcoming Spring Budget

More than 300,000 children and young people were being helped by the Scottish Child Payment by the end of 2023

More than 300,000 children and young people were being helped by the Scottish Child Payment by the end of 2023

More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment by end of 2023

The Scottish Child Payment has made a major impact

The Scottish Child Payment has made a major impact

We need some ‘c’ words to sum up root causes of UK’s social failure

A play park near disused housing in the Hamiltonhill area of Glasgow

A play park near disused housing in the Hamiltonhill area of Glasgow

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We can't accept shocking state of affairs on poverty as the norm

The Tory government, now led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saw a 20% rise in child poverty from 2012 to 2019, Unicef said in December

The Tory government, now led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saw a 20% rise in child poverty from 2012 to 2019, Unicef said in December

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Scottish poverty rates below UK average – as Westminster 'shirks responsibility'

The King’s Speech is expected to be more of the same – reinforcing values Scotland doesn’t hold

The King’s Speech is expected to be more of the same – reinforcing values Scotland doesn’t hold

King Charles III

Billionaire reads raft of Tory policies to make us and the planet poorer

Home Secretary Suella Braverman during a visit to the north eastern Greek border with Turkey in Alexandroupolis to view surveillance facilities

Home Secretary Suella Braverman during a visit to the north eastern Greek border with Turkey in Alexandroupolis to view surveillance facilities

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Suella Braverman's 'lifestyle choice' is a lack of compassion

First Minister Humza Yousaf with Justice and Home Affairs Minister Angela Constance (left) and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison

First Minister Humza Yousaf with Justice and Home Affairs Minister Angela Constance (left) and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison

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Richard Murphy: Politics-as-usual won't save worst-off Scots from poverty

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government will continue work to alleviate poverty

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government will continue work to alleviate poverty

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One in 10 people in Scotland living in ‘very deep poverty’, report finds

Keir Starmer is building on a culture that has its origins in the Labour Right

Keir Starmer is building on a culture that has its origins in the Labour Right

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Andrew Tickell: Timid Starmer has made choice not to commit to tackling poverty

Glasgow council has the highest rate of children in poverty

Glasgow council has the highest rate of children in poverty

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One in three Scottish kids live in poverty, research shows

Sally Foster-Fulton is particularly concerned about the rise in food banks

Sally Foster-Fulton is particularly concerned about the rise in food banks

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Church of Scotland

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New Church of Scotland Moderator condemns levels of poverty in the UK

Humza Yousaf speaks during an anti-poverty summit at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

Humza Yousaf speaks during an anti-poverty summit at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

ANTI-POVERTY SUMMIT

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Humza Yousaf vows sweeping policy review as 'every penny' to go to poverty fight

Kate Forbes has formed the new group with fellow MSPs Ivan McKee and Michelle Thomson

Kate Forbes has formed the new group with fellow MSPs Ivan McKee and Michelle Thomson

Group of MSPs focussing on eradicating poverty is to be welcomed

Some 24% of Scottish children live in poverty, which is lower than 29% UK-wide, new figures show

Some 24% of Scottish children live in poverty, which is lower than 29% UK-wide, new figures show

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One in four Scottish children in poverty – but UK-wide it's even worse, data shows

From left: Professor Derek Scott, Professor Charles Withers; MSP Clare Adamson; MSP Jamie Hepburn; and Dr Cat Ball

From left: Professor Derek Scott, Professor Charles Withers; MSP Clare Adamson; MSP Jamie Hepburn; and Dr Cat Ball

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Holyrood event celebrates global impact of Scotland's 'world-leading' research

The true impacts - and beneficiaries - of poverty are often overlooked

The true impacts - and beneficiaries - of poverty are often overlooked

Poverty isn’t just a political buzzword: it's a mental and physical struggle

Rishi Sunak has been urged to ditch the two-child limit and benefit cap

Rishi Sunak has been urged to ditch the two-child limit and benefit cap

Cost of living crisis

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Sunak urged to 'break with predecessors' and scrap two-child limit and benefit cap

Unemployment may currently be low, but how many people are struggling to work enough hours to pay their bills?

Unemployment may currently be low, but how many people are struggling to work enough hours to pay their bills?

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Should zero-hours contracts come with a government health warning?

Experts have written to Nicola Sturgeon to say more needs to be done to tackle child poverty

Experts have written to Nicola Sturgeon to say more needs to be done to tackle child poverty

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More than 100 experts write to FM demanding more action on child poverty

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt, centre right, are being urged to bring in a £25 per week uplift in Universal Credit

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt, centre right, are being urged to bring in a £25 per week uplift in Universal Credit

Conservative Party

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'This cost-of-living crisis is a decades-long injustice', campaigners say

Darren McGarvey spoke about his own experience of poverty and addiction during his BBC Reith Lecture speech on freedom from want

Darren McGarvey spoke about his own experience of poverty and addiction during his BBC Reith Lecture speech on freedom from want

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Darren McGarvey issues rallying call to working class during BBCR4 Reith Lecture

Professor Danny Dorling said a map of mortality rates he previously drew up showed in the 1930s there were 'two Britains'

Professor Danny Dorling said a map of mortality rates he previously drew up showed in the 1930s there were 'two Britains'

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Expert warns Tory austerity drive will return UK to the 1930s

The pay and earnings gap means more people rely on benefits

The pay and earnings gap means more people rely on benefits

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In-work poverty two-thirds higher for Scottish women, ONS statistics reveal

A new analysis reveals how families will be impacted if benefits do not rise in line with inflation

A new analysis reveals how families will be impacted if benefits do not rise in line with inflation

Four in ten families in parts of Scotland facing ‘largest ever benefits cut'

Gran-of-three Marion Forsyth, 63, (second from left) escaped debt catastrophe with specialist help and thinks the new Scottish Government help site could benefit others

Gran-of-three Marion Forsyth, 63, (second from left) escaped debt catastrophe with specialist help and thinks the new Scottish Government help site could benefit others

Cost of living crisis

Gran brought back from debt catastrophe welcomes new SNP crisis help scheme

Taylor Cameron said children can notice the stress of fuel poverty on parents

Taylor Cameron said children can notice the stress of fuel poverty on parents

Cost of living crisis

‘My worry is keeping my kids warm this winter’: Mothers prepare for spiralling energy bills

Some food banks have announced they won't be open during the Queen's funeral

Some food banks have announced they won't be open during the Queen's funeral

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Are food banks closed for the Queen's funeral this Monday?

John Pears, UK CEO at Lowell.

John Pears, UK CEO at Lowell.

Cost of living crisis

Scotland’s most financially at-risk areas revealed in new analysis

Public spaces in Glasgow will be used to help those in fuel poverty this winter

Public spaces in Glasgow will be used to help those in fuel poverty this winter

Cost of living crisis

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Glasgow to introduce 'warm banks' this winter amid soaring energy costs

Scotland’s largest teaching union said free school meals should be extended to all pupils in primary and secondary schools

Scotland’s largest teaching union said free school meals should be extended to all pupils in primary and secondary schools

Scottish Government told to extend free school meals to all pupils urgently

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been told urgent action is necessary to prevent millions from being plunged into poverty

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been told urgent action is necessary to prevent millions from being plunged into poverty

Alison Thewliss

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Incoming PM will oversee 'biggest squeeze on living standards in 100 years'

The Scottish Government said closing the education attainment gap was its 'defining mission'

The Scottish Government said closing the education attainment gap was its 'defining mission'

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Here's how the Scottish Government can tackle the attainment gap

Poverty campaigners have demanded more action from the Tory leadership contenders

Poverty campaigners have demanded more action from the Tory leadership contenders

Conservative Party

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Poverty campaigners slam candidates as lack of focus on cost of living is revealed

Rishi Sunak's comment on diverting money from poor areas exposes Tory cynicism

Rishi Sunak's comment on diverting money from poor areas exposes Tory cynicism

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The levelling up lie: We should beware UK funding in Scotland - The REAL Scottish Politics

North Ayrshire Council agrees to new measures to tackle child poverty

North Ayrshire Council agrees to new measures to tackle child poverty

North Ayrshire Council agrees to new measures to tackle child poverty

SNP MP Alison Thewliss described the price of baby formula as “one of the most worrying increases” of the cost-of-living crisis

SNP MP Alison Thewliss described the price of baby formula as “one of the most worrying increases” of the cost-of-living crisis

Alison Thewliss

Struggling families being forced to steal baby formula, ministers warned

The number of children in relative poverty rose in the years leading up to the pandemic, research found

The number of children in relative poverty rose in the years leading up to the pandemic, research found

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SNP demand action as report finds Tory benefit cuts pushed children into poverty

More than one in five Scottish children live in poverty

More than one in five Scottish children live in poverty

Cost of living crisis

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Child poverty rates still ‘stubbornly’ high, campaigners warn