A report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation indicates that Scotland is likely to miss its legally-binding child poverty reduction targets significantly. Currently, one in five children lives in poverty, prompting calls for a more ambitious and well-funded strategy from the Scottish government to address the issue effectively.
The report highlights that while the government has made some progress, with policies reportedly keeping 100,000 children out of poverty, the overall rate remains high at 21%. It emphasizes the need for local councils to play a more active role in poverty reduction efforts.