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The Bevan Foundation is calling for the National Assembly for Wales’ Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee to focus on whether the Welsh Government’s economic strategy is fit for purpose. The Assembly’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee has invited views on Read more »
Approximately 6,000 workers in Merthyr Tydfil – around a quarter of the workforce – are paid below the voluntary Living Wage. So how can we change this? The Bevan Foundation is speaking to employers, workers, and organisations which want to see Merthyr Tydfil’s economy Read more »
The vote to leave the European Union heralds a period of unprecedented political, constitutional, economic and social uncertainty and change. Nobody knows what the future holds – the optimistic and pessimistic forecasts are all based on assumptions that may or may Read more »
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Households Below Average Income survey show that low household incomes continue to be a significant problem in Wales. In the three years to 2014/15, more than one in five people Read more »
Low pay in Wales is widespread, with approximately one in four workers earning less than the Living Wage. This report explores the problem of low pay in Wales. It considers the benefits and risks of the Living Wage and what this Read more »
The Cardiff Capital Region City Deal is an enormous opportunity for all ten local authority areas it covers, but what does it mean for workers? This report sets out how a step change in the number of people earning the Living Read more »
Social security payments totalling approximately £10 billion are distributed in Wales every year. The terms, conditions and value of these benefits are, in the main, set by the UK Government. But does this lead to the best fit for Wales? Or would some benefits Read more »
Wales’ new tax powers are exciting, important and a first for the National Assembly for Wales, but how should they be used to make Wales fair, prosperous and sustainable? The final report of our ‘Tax for Good’ project looks specifically at Read more »
Craig Williams, MP for Cardiff North, delivered the keynote speech at the third in our series of ‘Can Welfare Work for Wales’. As the only member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee representing a Welsh constituency, he delivered some fascinating Read more »
The second in our series of ‘Can Welfare Work for Wales’ events saw Owen Smith MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, deliver the keynote address. Owen Smith spoke about the impact of social security reforms on Wales, and what Wales Read more »
Wales’ best policy and politics magazine! The latest edition of Exchange, Wales’ best policy and politics magazine that is exclusively for supporters of the Bevan Foundation brings together a fantastic range of contributors that delve into some of the most Read more »
The magazine with its finger on the pulse! The latest edition of our exclusive supporters’ magazine brings together a range of contributors to explore some of the most current and important issues in Welsh public life. New free extract for Read more »
Following from the last two briefings on incorporation of human rights and accountability and enforcement of human rights, the last in the series discusses the relationship between human rights, equality and well-being. Throughout February the Bevan Foundation has published three Read more »
Following last week’s briefing on incorporation of human rights into Welsh law, Dr Simon Hoffman explains how incorporation supports accountability for, and enforcement of human rights. Last week, Associate Professor at Swansea University, Dr Simon Hoffman, discussed incorporation of international Read more »
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With the First Minister’s recent commitment to explore the possibility of devolving administrative powers over Universal Credit to Wales, the Bevan Foundation is delighted to host this seminar, looking at some of the key arguments around the issue. Date: 27th March Read more »
This seminar with Shelter Cymru will explore the issue of affordability and outline alternative approaches to social rent-setting, drawing on examples from Wales and elsewhere in the UK.