Description
In this episode, we discuss the latest child poverty statistics, Scotland’s child poverty targets, and where we go from here.PARTICIPANTS
Chirsty McFadyen , Economics Associate, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Chris Birt, Associate Director for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Read more on poverty and low income from the FAI: https://fraserofallander.org/themes/poverty-and-low-income/
Read more from JRF’s analysis of Scottish poverty: https://www.jrf.org.uk/our-people/chris-birt
Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(00:38) What do the latest child poverty statistics say?
(01:49) What was JRF’s reaction to the stats?
(03:09) Can we see an impact from Scottish Child Payment?
(06:09) How do we achieve the 2030 targets from here?
(09:24) Modelling of options to meet 2030 targets
(12:57) What about cost?
(19:27) How might UK Government proposed benefits changes impact poverty levels?
(23:30) How will the changes impact Scotland’s finances?
(25:41) What happens in Scotland if the work capability assessment is replaced by the PIP assessment?
(28:20) What’s next for child poverty analysis at the FAI and JRF?
Period | 3 Apr 2025 |
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Degree of Recognition | National |
Keywords
- poverty
- child poverty
- scotland
- Scotland's economy
Documents & Links
Related content
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Research output
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Observing Receipt of the Scottish Child Payment in Survey Data
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Meeting Scotland's Child Poverty Targets: Modelling and Policy Packages
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Activities
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Weekly Update – Poverty statistics, Financial insecurity of adults with learning disabilities and, of course, the Spring Statement
Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation
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A step in the right direction: Child poverty falls in Scotland, but misses interim targets
Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation