Wales could trial basic income and a shorter working week

Wales could trial basic income and a shorter working week

Wales could be the test ground for a pioneering initiative for a basic income from the government and a shorter working week.

The Future Generations Commissioner is leading work on how giving people unconditional, regular payment could prevent further mass unemployment and poverty caused by the pandemic.

Sophie Howe, whose job remit is to look after the interests of future generations, has launched research into the practicalities of a dramatic change to how people live and work.The commissioner, whose role is enshrined in law as part of Wales’ Well-being of Future Generations Act, and her office, is working with the think-tank […]

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