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Boy in the park

Child lock what the UK government can do to secure children’s futures

Meghan Meek - O'Connor, Senior Policy advisor, sets out why we need a Child Lock - a 'double lock' spending on children's social security entitlements.
Child reaching for a star on a Christmas tree

Children shouldn’t miss out this Christmas due to the cost of living crisis

Children shouldn’t have to bear the burden of the cost of living crisis. Yet we’re hearing from parents and our partners in Wales how difficult things are for them.

Picture of books with different colour covers

Why we can’t wait for progress on closing the attainment gap

Fiona King, Snr Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Save the Children looks at the latest attainment gap figures in Scotland.
Lucy from the Solomon Isles shows us her drawing of bees

A look back at 2023

A look back at some of the amazing achievements made possible for children every minute, every day, all around the world.

Child in Gaza

There is nowhere safe for children to go in Gaza

Jason Lee, Save the Children's Country Director in the occupied Palestinian territory, explains why children and families need a definitive ceasefire now.
children with mother playing on floor with building blocks

Changing the story about child poverty in Scotland

At Save the Children, we are working with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to change the story about child poverty in Scotland.
Child being helped to walk on beach

Parents voices need to shape the next steps on early child development in Scotland

We outline findings of new research which highlights Scottish parents’ experiences and views on supporting their babies early development and learning.
 Nalishebo and Namonje in class. Photo: Malama Mwila / Save the Children

The £1.6 billion cut to the UK’s International Climate Finance

Exposing the effective £1.6 billion cut to the UK’s international climate finance commitment following accounting changes.