The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Child Payment

Scottish Child Payment reaches record uptake among eligible families

A record proportion of those eligible for the Scottish Child Payment are now receiving it, according to the latest statistics

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21

More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment, figures show

The Scottish Government has said eradicating child poverty is a “key focus” as new figures show more than 300,000 children are in receipt of a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

I was able to travel for crucial surgery for my son thanks to Scottish Child Payment

A SINGLE mum has told how the Scottish Child Payment made a “massive difference” and helped fund a life-saving trip to a London hospital for her…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2025

Parents urged to claim new payment worth £100 a month for children up to the age of 16

More than 300,000 families are receiving £25 each week through the Scottish Child Payment.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

More than 300,000 children receiving Scottish Child Payment

More than 300,000 children receive the Scottish Child Payment benefit, with almost £250 million paid out since its launch in February 2021.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023

Scottish benefits to be paid early this week due to Easter bank holidays

Payments of Adult Disability Payment and Scottish Child Payment could arrive early for some people.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023

Increase your income before tax year ends this week by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

The new financial year begins on April 6 but there is still time to claim discounts and rebates for 2022-23.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising.

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2023

Parents on certain benefits may also be able to claim new £100 monthly devolved child payment

Some 184,000 children and young people were receiving £25 per week by the end of December.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Scots £25 benefit 'most ambitious child poverty reduction measure in UK'

A Scottish Government benefit has been hailed the “most ambitious child poverty reduction measure in the UK”.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023