Wales to trial basic income for care leavers in three-year pilot scheme

Wales to trial basic income for care leavers in three-year pilot scheme

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From just £3 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today Proponents of Universal Basic Income argue it is something more fundamental than pure economics Care leavers in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month under a three-year Welsh Government Basic Income trial.

All young people leaving care who turn 18 during a 12-month period, across all local authority areas, will be offered the chance to take part in the pilot. They will receive the unconditional money for two years.The Welsh Government […]

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