A Budget to tackle child poverty

Budget Targets Child Poverty With Major Investment in Families and Support

The Scottish Government has set out what it describes as a landmark budget aimed at tackling child poverty and improving living standards for families across Scotland. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the draft Scottish Budget for 2026 to 27 focuses on addressing the root causes of poverty while strengthening family finances and access to work. Around £8 billion has been allocated to the social justice portfolio, increasing …

A Budget to tackle child poverty

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has said the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 is a "landmark intervention" in the Scottish Government's drive to tackle the root causes of child poverty and increase living standards. Around £8 billion has been earmarked for the social justice portfolio.