Scottish Affairs Committee’s inquiry into welfare policy in Scotland
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Real Living Wage increases to £9.50 in Scotland
45,600 workers in Scotland set to benefit from vital pay boost Almost £240 million in extra wages has gone to low-paid workers in Scotland thanks to the Living Wage movement, including over £42 million since the start of lockdown. Over 34,000people in key worker industries in Scotland have benefitted from over £192 million in extra wages since … Read more
Let’s redesign our social security system so it helps, not harms, our mental health
In a decent and just society, we should all be able to receive the support we need through a safe system of social protection. But right now, the UK’s social security system is failing to support people with mental health problems. With rising levels of mental ill health as a result of Covid-19, there is … Read more
Guest blog: Scotland’s 100,000 challenge
One of the clearest impacts of the pandemic so far has been rising levels of unemployment, with young people being particularly affected by labour market disruption. Rachel Statham, Senior Research Fellow at IPPR, writes on the looming youth unemployment crisis in Scotland and the steps we can take to prevent long-term damage to a generation’s … Read more
Guest blog: Charting Scotland’s path towards recovery
The pandemic has shone a light on many of the deep inequalities created by the decisions that have been taken about how we design our economy. Miriam Brett, Director of Research and Advocacy at Common Wealth, here outlines some of the steps that can be taken in Scotland to build a more equitable, sustainable, and … Read more
Social Security Committee inquiry on Scottish social security & Covid-19
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Scottish Anti-Poverty Review 34
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Scotland’s Faith Leaders Call for Social Security Reforms to Ease the Pressure of Poverty
As Challenge Poverty Week draws to a close, Scotland’s faith leaders have issued a joint statement calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to make changes to the social security system to stem the rising tide of poverty. In the statement, issued today, senior representatives from Scotland’s major faith groups urged both Westminster and Holyrood … Read more
Blog: Why expanding free public transport must be part of building a wellbeing economy
Activist Jenna Woods shares her experience of navigating unaffordable transport costs as she pursued higher education and the world of work. She argues that expanding free public transport to under 25s and people receiving Universal Credit would help alleviate poverty and level the playing field. In a country as prosperous as Scotland, everyone should be … Read more
Guidance for the Poverty and Inequality Commission: Involving Experts by Experience
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