Christian charity head welcomes Universal Basic Income trial for care leavers in Wales

Christian charity head welcomes Universal Basic Income trial for care leavers in Wales

The head of a Christian children’s charity is welcoming the idea of a Universal Basic Income for teenagers leaving care.

From today, care leavers in Wales will be given £1600 a month to help support them into adulthood.

Around 500 18 year olds will receive the monthly payment as part of a two-year pilot scheme.The Welsh government hopes the guaranteed income will help them overcome challenges such as the threat of homelessness and mental health problems.Ian Soars is CEO of Spurgeons which works with vulnerable families, children and young people. He’s been speaking to Premier about how this could also encourage […]

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