Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford meeting with care leavers at Tramshed in Cardiff who have helped shape the Basic Income pilot (Welsh Government/PA) The Welsh Government has launched its Basic Income pilot scheme aimed at helping young people as they leave the care system.
From July 1, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 each month before tax for two years to support them as they make the transition to adult life.
The £20 million pilot, which will run for three years, will be evaluated to carefully examine its effect on the lives of those involved. […]
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