Challenging Poverty with Family Friendly Policies in Scotland

Challenging poverty with family friendly policies

FM commits to putting more money in Scots’ pockets and urges UK Government to act. First Minister John Swinney has said the Scottish Government is committed to putting “more money in people’s pockets” through policies that alleviate financial pressures on families as Challenge Poverty Week begins. The First Minister said the Scottish Government’s cost of living guarantee, which includes free bus travel for 2.3 million people, more than £6,000 in…

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Challenging poverty with family friendly policies in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney has said the Scottish Government is committed to putting "more money in people's pockets" through policies that alleviate financial pressures on families as Challenge Poverty Week begins. The First Minister said the Scottish Government's cost of living guarantee, which includes free bus travel for 2.3 million people, more than £6,000 in early learning and childcare support for each eligible child.