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The current debate about Tax Credits matters to more than a quarter of a million families in Wales who receive some sort of payment. They also matter to 384,300 children who live in families receiving Tax Credits – around half Read more »
The Bevan Foundation is calling for the next Welsh Government to implement a national programme to spread prosperity and boost the life chances of thousands of people in Wales, at an estimated cost of £300 million a year. Why? The Read more »
The Independent Commission on Local Government Finance Wales consulted on the strengths and weaknesses of the current local government finance system in Wales, including options for changing the system of financing local government with a view to increased self-sufficiency. This paper sets Read more »
Without hype or a referendum, an increasing number of tax powers have been devolved to Wales. Devolved Taxes in Wales: The Context offers an overview of Welsh tax powers in comparison to the rest of the UK, and what this emerging tax Read more »
Wales is changing rapidly in many ways. The economy is being transformed by global developments and by technology. Society is changing as a result of the population ageing and migration. And climate change and threats to resources are reshaping the Read more »
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is working with the Bevan Foundation and others on a major programme to identify ‘what works’ to reduce poverty and to develop an anti-poverty strategy for Wales and other UK nations based on that evidence. This Read more »
What does the summer 2015 budget mean for Wales? This briefing provides a sound evidence base to inform debate. It also aims to stimulate discussion about how public policy should respond to the challenges and opportunities raised by the tax and benefit changes Read more »
The Welsh Government has consulted on the arrangements for taxes on land transactions. This tax will replace Stamp Duty Land Tax, which was devolved to the National Assembly for Wales in the Wales Act 2014. This paper sets out the Read more »
The Welsh Government consulted on the purpose and structure of one of the first taxes to be devolved to the National Assembly for Wales – a tax on waste disposed to landfill. This paper sets out the response of the Read more »
Wales has long celebrated its achievements in bringing gender equality into public and political life. But there are questions about how deep those changes went, and whether they will be sustained in coming years. This briefing highlights what devolution did for women’s representation Read more »
“Refreshing, timely and balanced – Exchange has 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. Read more »
Well-being in Wales The latest edition of our exclusive supporters’ magazine looks at well-being in Wales from a range of different perspectives. Our excellent range of contributors looks at health and social care in Wales while considering different aspects of Read more »
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s latest report provides an up-to-date analysis on the current status of poverty in Wales The report looks back over the last twenty years, examining the poverty trends in Wales, comparing Wales with the rest of the Read more »
The Bevan Foundation has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on Mandatory Concessionary Fares: Maintaining free bus travel for older people, disabled people and injured service veterans. The Bevan Foundation has submitted its response to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the Read more »
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UNDERSTANDING POVERTY: What it means for your organisation and what you can do about it 11th May 2018, 1.30 – 4.30 Erddig Room, Glyndwr University, Wrexham Essential training for everyone working with people on low incomes WE REGRET THAT THIS EVENT Read more »