{"id":62639,"date":"2022-02-18T10:54:34","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T10:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=62639"},"modified":"2022-06-08T18:58:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T17:58:53","slug":"what-is-universal-basic-income-and-is-it-coming-to-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/02\/18\/what-is-universal-basic-income-and-is-it-coming-to-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Universal Basic Income, and is it coming to Wales?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-pilot-for-care-leavers\">Everything you need to know about the new pilot for care-leavers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>EVERY 18-year-old leaving care will be offered \u00a31,600 per month under new plans from the Welsh Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Basic Income pilot, which was announced on Tuesday, will be made available to all young people leaving care who turn 18 during a 12-month period. Each will receive a payment of \u00a31,600 per month for 24 months after their 18<sup>th<\/sup> birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government has said the scheme will begin during the next financial year and run for three years. It will extend across all local authorities in Wales, and is expected to cost up to \u00a320 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the announcement has been welcomed by some, campaigners for a broader Universal Basic Income pilot have pushed for the scheme to be expanded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe welcome the principle of supporting care leavers and trying out aspects of Universal Basic Income,\u201d said Cardiff Liberal Democrat councillor Joe Carter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur concerns are that by targeting specific groups of people, in this case care leavers, we\u2019re not having a universal element to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis seems to go against the idea of what Universal Basic Income would achieve, by supporting the population at large and putting everyone on a level footing.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-universal-basic-income\">What is Universal Basic Income?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"What is UBI?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ThtJTfJRHtY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"What is UBI?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ThtJTfJRHtY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.co.uk\/article\/universal-basic-income-explained\">Universal Basic Income<\/a> has been around since the 16<sup>th<\/sup> Century, but the concept has become increasingly mainstream over the past few years.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK, the cost of implementing UBI has been estimated at an eye-watering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.co.uk\/article\/universal-basic-income-explained\">\u00a328 billion<\/a>. However, the Royal Scottish Academy has found that if a basic income of \u00a34,800 was provided to every person in Scotland, household poverty could drop by as much as 33%.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1sREYs4HSGb-zdZw5FSyAw1cKK0ziT80&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1sREYs4HSGb-zdZw5FSyAw1cKK0ziT80&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-wales-scheme-different\">How is Wales\u2019 scheme different?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between UBI and the Welsh pilot is that, unlike many of the other trials held across the globe, it is not universal. The exploratory scheme covers only young people leaving care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The limited scope means the plans fall some way short of what was announced in May of last year, when the Welsh Government committed to a full trial of UBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019re committed to supporting young adults leaving the care system.<br><br>All Care leavers in Wales will be eligible for a Basic Income for 24 months from the month after their 18th birthday as part of our Basic Income pilot scheme.<br><br>Find out more here \ud83d\udc47<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ospul10XxO\">https:\/\/t.co\/ospul10XxO<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oVbzIR8XWI\">pic.twitter.com\/oVbzIR8XWI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Welsh Government \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@WelshGovernment) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WelshGovernment\/status\/1493842624049987586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 16, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The government confirmed on Wednesday that it no longer planned to pilot a version of UBI where every individual was given a sum each month, regardless of their means.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campaigners have argued that UBI could help combat high levels of poverty in Wales. The country currently has the fourth highest poverty rates in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/mCbng\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"919\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/mCbng\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"919\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales has also had to deal with growing child poverty over the past few years, with over 30% of children in Wales currently living below the poverty line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuregenerations.wales\/news\/new-report-reveals-universal-basic-income-in-wales-would-cut-poverty-in-half\/\">report<\/a> in November that found a progressive Universal Basic Income could halve poverty in Wales. She welcomed the limited trial, but called on the government to renew its commitment to a full UBI pilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s announcement is an important step forward for care-leavers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI hope this trial acts as a first step towards a full UBI programme which would provide a safety net for all, deliver a more equal, prosperous Wales and help break the endless cycle of poverty some are facing.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/m0JgL\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/m0JgL\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-has-the-reaction-from-cardiff-been\">What has the reaction from Cardiff been?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The new pilot has received a mixed reaction. Huw Thomas, leader of Cardiff Council, praised the scheme as \u201can extraordinary initiative, directly supporting one of the most vulnerable groups in society, who are at ultra-high risk of homelessness and exploitation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Welsh government\u2019s announcement was also welcomed by UBI Lab Cymru, a group advocating for a Basic Income pilot in Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe welcome this news,\u201d the organisation said in a tweet. \u201cThe figure proposed has exceeded expectations and the Welsh Government should be commended for this.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Can&#39;t help but be somewhat disappointed about the basic income news. It&#39;s such a missed opportunity. Especially given the cost of living crisis. Now is the time to demonstrate that EVERYONE deserves a basic standard of living. Everyone is deserving of dignity.<\/p>&mdash; Emma Sandrey (@EmmaSandrey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EmmaSandrey\/status\/1493858128357646337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 16, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Support for UBI in Wales has grown in recent years, with a poll conducted by YouGov in 2020 showing that nearly half of respondents were in favour- although there was less support than in areas such as the North, London and Scotland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/ne3No\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"370\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/ne3No\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"370\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n<p>The leader of Cardiff Conservatives, Adrian Robson, criticised the pilot scheme, saying the Welsh Government was \u201cnot living in reality\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis basic income trial comes at the wrong time,\u201d he said. \u201cWhile it is important to help the poorest and most vulnerable, other trials have found basic income does not have the anticipated outcome &#8212; it fails to incentivise work and wastes public money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI fear this will be the case with this trial.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-crowdsignal wp-block-embed-crowdsignal\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script>var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags[\"11133851-src\"]=\"poll-oembed-simple\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.polldaddy.com\/p\/11133851.js\"><\/script><noscript><iframe title=\"Would you support Universal Basic Income being introduced in Wales?\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/11133851\/embed\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load cs-iframe-embed\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Would you support Universal Basic Income being introduced in Wales?\" src=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/11133851\/embed\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"cs-iframe-embed\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Welsh Government has announced plans to offer every 18-year-old leaving care \u00a31,600 a month<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":736,"featured_media":62640,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1698,984,7868,126],"coauthors":[7309],"class_list":["post-62639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-politics","tag-poverty","tag-ubi","tag-welsh-government"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is Universal Basic Income, and is it coming to Wales? 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