Child poverty falls in Scotland by 10 per cent
Child poverty in Scotland fell by almost twice the level in England over a decade, new analysis in the run-up to the independence referendum has shown.
Report: Benefit changes likely to increase child poverty
More than half (54%) of children in workless families in Scotland are in poverty, compared with 10% of those in working families.
Changes to benefits are likely to have increased poverty for children in workless families further, the report says.
Tackling the issue must be a priority for governments at Holyrood and Westminster regardless of the referendum outcome, JRF Scotland advisor Jim McCormick said.
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