ITV News published this video item, entitled “Basic income for care leavers in Wales to be rolled out in ‘radical experiment’ | ITV News” – below is their description.
From the end of this week, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 each month (before tax) for two years to support them as they make the transition to adult life. That’s £19,200 a year.
This means they will receive a lump sum from the state every month with no strings attached.
No matter how rich or poor they are, or whether they’re working or unemployed.
Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-06-27/basic-income-for-care-leavers-in-wales-to-be-rolled-out-in-radical-experiment
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