4 d. ago Scotland's political class is failing the nation and must realise we deserve better

Record View says child poverty rates are a national shame despite the Scottish government’s pledge to make tackling the issue an urgent priority.

Politics

7 d. ago Inside the Bute House talks fighting for social justice with John Swinney

Talks over the battle to alleviate child poverty took place with John Swinney inside the walls of Bute House

Society

2 w. ago Number of pupils in Scotland with additional needs likely to rise, says SNP education chief

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth discussed ASN support and child poverty at the SNP conference.

Politics

2 w. ago Bridget Phillipson vows urgent child poverty action and warns against deputy 'throwing stones'

The Education Secretary shared how her own experiences motivated her to end child poverty, and reaffirmed her commitment to ending the cruel two-child benefit cap.

Events

2 w. ago Record View: Failure of child poverty Will is hard to stomach

Trying to give kids an equal chance is rooted in good policies from nursery through to primary school.

Events

2 w. ago UK poverty crisis laid bare as 500,000 children living in families trapped in benefits debt cycle

Exclusive: Tens of thousands of families are forced to take out loans to cover the five-week wait until their first Universal Credit payment – but many struggle to pay it back

Society

2 w. ago Swinney needs to take the blinkers off and realise he already has many of the powers he needs

Record View on the First Minister saying he wanted to go further on issues like child poverty but was being held back by the UK’s handling of the economy.

Politics

2 w. ago BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: 'I guarantee child poverty will fall in this Parliament'

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Bridget Phillipson sets out her pitch for job in the Mirror as she pledges to put the party's soul in the heart of the Government

Politics

2 w. ago Darren McGarvey blasts child poverty as Scotland's 'national shame' ahead of major campaign rally

McGarvey, a former columnist for the Record, will be the headline speaker at the Scotland Demands Better rally in Edinburgh on October 25.

Politics

2 w. ago Nearly one in four West Lothian children living in poverty is 'mark of shame'

Despite the shocking statistics laid before the council’s Corporate Policy and Resources PDSP, the baseline level of child poverty has marginally improved since the last years of the pandemic.

Politics

2 w. ago Child poverty target on course to be missed by 'large margin'

Call for increase in social security spending as levels ‘largely the same’ as they were five years ago

Events

2 w. ago Child poverty levels in Scotland 'largely the same' despite SNP Government focus on issue

Housing costs and a lack of free nursery places are being blamed for keeping Scots families in poverty.

Politics

2 w. ago All parties should unite to tackle Scotland's child poverty plight

Record View says serious investment is also needed.

Politics

3 w. ago Bridget Phillipson says scrapping two child benefit cap is ‘definitely on the table’

The education secretary argued there is ‘absolutely’ more to do when it comes to tackling child poverty, adding that she will ‘make it happen’

Politics

3 w. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

Politics

last month Almond Valley MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

Politics