Wales is giving people £1,600 month in a trial of basic income

Wales is giving people £1,600 month in a trial of basic income

The scheme will be the first of its kind in Wales A scheme which will see some young people given £1,600 every month for two years will start in Wales within days. The trial scheme, known as a Basic Income pilot, is designed to help those who have been brought up in care transition to adult life.

The total cost of the scheme will be £20m and an evaluation of the three-year scheme will be carried out, with the Welsh Government saying that it will be classed as a success if there have been positive improvements in areas like mental […]

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