23 h. ago Gordon Brown says new child poverty report shows ‘urgent need to act’

His comments come ahead of the expected publication of the Government’s child poverty strategy this autumn.

Politics

4 d. ago Poorer pupils ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs, charity warns

A survey by Child Poverty Action Group found 23% of secondary school pupils on free school meals said cost concerns have affected subject choices.

Events

5 d. ago Minister heaps pressure on Rachel Reeves to find money to scrap two

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admitted there would be a cost to welfare changes but warned of 'serious consequences' if support is not bolstered.

Politics

5 d. ago Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson ‘ashamed’ of child poverty levels

The minister said the Government was looking at every way of reducing levels of child poverty, including benefits changes.

Society

5 d. ago Neil McInroy: To end child poverty, Scotland must democratise its economy

If we want to end child poverty, we must change how wealth is created and distributed

Politics

2 w. ago Huge sand artwork highlights how child poverty means millions miss out in summer

The large portrait on Bridlington beach is part of the Barnardo’s campaign against child poverty.

Economics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon claims baby box will help reduce child poverty attainment gap 'in time'

The former first minister pledged in 2015 "to close the attainment gap completely" but latest exam results show it remains at 17 per cent.

Politics

3 w. ago John Swinney accused of hitting 'independence panic button' over child poverty

Michael Marra said the SNP leader was "once again shamelessly attempting to shift the blame from his own government’s failures".

Events

3 w. ago Independence for Scotland would help eradicate child poverty

In his regular column for the Record, the First Minister says child poverty is already falling in Scotland - but more work needs to be done to eradicate it altogether.

Politics

4 w. ago Reeves leaves door open to gambling tax rise in autumn budget

The Chancellor said she was ‘deeply concerned’ about child poverty and the Government is taking evidence in a review of gambling taxes.

Economics

4 w. ago UK hasn’t seen poverty like this for 60 years, says Gordon Brown in call to scrap two

The former prime minister backed reforms to gambling taxes in order to generate the £3.2bn needed to scrap the cap

Politics

4 w. ago Gordon Brown warns child poverty in Scotland is getting 'worse everyday' as he calls for UK Government action

The former prime minister is demanding Rachel Reeves taxes gambling companies to pay for the scrapping of the two-child cap on benefits.

Events

4 w. ago Tax gambling industry more to lift 500,000 children out of poverty, government urged

The gambling industry should pay a ‘fairer share,’ former PM Gordon Brown said

Politics

4 w. ago Gordon Brown backs gambling tax reform to tackle child poverty

The IPPR argued that it feels ‘fair’ to ask the ‘highly profitable’ gambling industry to contribute more.

Politics