Publications

Housing is the single largest living cost faced by most families in Wales. For many, it’s a struggle to cover rent or mortgage repayments, utilities and Council Tax. To assist families with housing costs, the Welsh Government and local authorities […] »

The coronavirus outbreak has brought unprecedented changes to the Welsh economy. This report outlines the evidence on the impact of the pandemic to date and calls for urgent government action to make Wales’ businesses fit for the future. The coronavirus […] »

With schools across Wales shut, thousands of children across the nation have lost access to Free School Meals. The Welsh Government and Welsh local authorities have sought to put alternative arrangements in place to help families over the next few […] »

The Welsh Government intends to introduce a Social Partnership Bill to increase fair work. This report outlines what difference it can make for thousands of workers and what further considerations are needed to embed and extend fair work through the […] »

Wales is becoming a more diverse society, yet while many celebrate this there is little discussion about how to successfully manage the impact of population change. The Welsh Government is responsible for the broad range of policies that support integration […] »

The Welsh Government provides vital support with the cost of living and education for young people from low income families who are in post-16 education. These schemes are administered by further education colleges, local authorities and Student Finance Wales on […] »

The support available for low income families has a significant impact on their likelihood of living in poverty. The Bevan Foundation’s latest publication sets out the clear case for establishing a Welsh Benefits System. The social security system provides a […] »

Poverty amongst women is widespread yet it is hidden by the way that poverty is measured, with limited action taken to address it. This report, prepared for Chwarae Teg, lifts the lid on women’s experiences of poverty and makes some […] »

In this paper we advocate that a limited number of suitable towns be developed in a new concept: anchor towns. Anchor towns have particular potential in the south Wales valleys but we see scope to roll-out the concept across Wales. […] »

GP services are a lifeline for older people, but more and more are finding it difficult to access them. This timely report with Age Alliance Wales looks at the evidence and listens to older people’s experiences. It urges the Welsh […] »