51 h. ago Around 2000 families in North Lanarkshire impacted by removal of two

The Scottish Government has confirmed it intends to mitigate the effect of the two child cap with a separate payment administered by Social Security Scotland.

Politics

63 h. ago Scottish Government group urges £55 a week Scottish Child Payment

The Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group has issued a report on tackling poverty.

Economics

4 d. ago Expansion of free school meals to eight local authorities including South Lanarkshire

Pupils in S1 to S3 whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment are now included.

Culture

2 w. ago Keir Starmer vows to attack child poverty crisis after free school meals boost

Keir Starmer said expanding free school meals to more than half a million more pupils next year was a 'down payment' on the Governments plans to drive down child poverty

Events

2 w. ago Starmer describes free school meal expansion as ‘down payment’ on child poverty

Ministers have announced plans to expand free school meals to all pupils in England in families on universal credit from September 2026.

Politics

2 w. ago Over 12,000 children supported through Scottish Child Payment by families in West Lothian

The Scottish Child Payment – currently £27.15 per week for each eligible child under 16 – is a key part of the Scottish Government’s mission to eradicate child poverty.

Society

2 w. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits in Scotland

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Events

3 w. ago Parents in Scotland urged to claim devolved payment worth £108 every month

More than 233,000 parents are receiving extra financial support through the Scottish Child Payment.

Economics

3 w. ago Almost 25,000 children in North Lanarkshire supported by Scottish Child Payment

The relative child poverty rate in Scotland is four percentage points lower than it would be without the policy in place.

Politics

3 w. ago Nigel Farage blasted for 'fantasy economics' as Reform claims £225billion savings by axing net zero projects

Nigel Farage is calling for the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap and restoring the winter fuel payment to all pensioners

Economics

3 w. ago Labour pressure to ease welfare squeeze adds to Reeves’ headaches

The Chancellor faces demands to reverse the winter fuel payment cut, axe the two-child benefit limit and limit the scope of welfare reforms.

Events

3 w. ago Nigel Farage to back scrapping child benefit cap and restoring winter fuel payment

The Reform UK leader is hoping to appeal to more left-wing voters in his speech next week

Politics

last month HMRC confirms exactly when parents will be handed £104 early payment

If you’re expecting a Child Benefit payment on the upcoming May bank holiday, then you should receive the money this Friday (May 23) instead

Economics