A basic income trial gives young people in Wales £1,600 a month for two years

A basic income trial gives young people in Wales £1,600 a month for two years

Young adults leaving care in Wales will receive £1,600 a month for two years as part of a universal basic income scheme.

More than 500 people are set to be offered the payments from July 1, which the Welsh Government hopes will help them “towards a healthy, happy and fulfilling life”.

A care leaver is someone who has spent time in a foster family or residential home, separated from their family, but is ready to leave because they turn 18.The study, called the Basic Income Pilot Scheme, will cost £20million, last three years and will be carefully assessed to examine its […]

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