Some people in Wales will get almost £20,000 a year as part of a basic income trial

Some people in Wales will get almost £20,000 a year as part of a basic income trial

People leaving care in Wales will be able to take part in the trial Some people in Wales will be given almost £20,000 a year for two years as part of a trial of a basic income in Wales.

The move follows First Minister Mark Drakeford’s pledge after the Senedd elections last year to launch a pilot scheme.

The Welsh Government has now outlined how that pilot will work. It will be targeted at young people leaving care and ministers say it “will enhance the support available to young people as they leave care and assess the impact that has on […]

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