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flag Scotland's child poverty persists at 25%, with Glasgow at 36%, despite government measures, due to high costs and inadequate benefits.

flag Child poverty in Scotland remains at about 25%, unchanged since 2021, with Glasgow seeing rates as high as 36%. flag A Joseph Rowntree Foundation report warns Scotland is off track to meet its 2024-25 and 2030-31 targets, citing rising housing costs, insufficient childcare, and inadequate benefits. flag Nearly 73% of children in poverty live in working households, and 42% of low-income families remain in poverty despite work. flag The Scottish Government highlights its child payment, free childcare, and cost-of-living measures, which it says have lowered poverty rates below the UK average. flag First Minister John Swinney urged the UK to end the two-child benefit cap, while the UK said it is supporting Scotland through devolved funding and plans to release a child poverty strategy.

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