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Glasgow Live
National
Catherine Hunter

Glasgow has over 2000 more children living in poverty since the Covid-19 pandemic

There are over 2500 more children living in relative poverty in Glasgow than before the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report has confirmed.

Information included in an Integrated Joint Board (IJB) document reveals that there are 27,995 children living in poverty compared to 25,485 in February 2020.

The report indicates that poverty levels have deepened and on average families in relative poverty are now £115 per week below the poverty line compared to £107 per week pre pandemic.

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