Wales’ universal basic income pilot too small – report

Wales' universal basic income pilot too small - report

Plans for a universal basic income (UBI) pilot in Wales are too small, a cross-party report has found.

A UBI is where a government pays all individuals a set salary regardless of their means.

The Welsh government plans a three-year pilot this April with around 250 care leavers, but a Senedd committee said the scheme would provide only "limited information" on the UBI concept.The Welsh government said the scheme would provide "valuable information".The UBI idea, where individuals are paid a regular sum of money, has sparked debate across the world.Advocates say a basic income could help reduce poverty, and could […]

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