The Government should end the postcode lottery when it comes to identifying children at risk of exploitation and offering support, says The Children's Society.
Despite the Scottish Government’s ‘cash first’ approach, independent food banks in Scotland have seen the need for their services double since the start of lockdown.
The findings raise questions about the role of the school environment in explaining rises in mental health difficulties among teenagers in recent years, says researchers.
Problems include parcels left in inaccessible places, delivery drivers not leaving enough time for people to answer the door, and goods not being delivered on time or at all.
Low-paid self-employed workers were unable to shift to home working during lockdown, unlike higher paid freelancers in professional services like consultancy or tutoring.