Half of Welsh population unprepared for old age

18 July 2019
Half of Welsh population unprepared for old age
Welsh Government research has found that over half of population of Wales is not making any provision for their old age.
The survey shows that 70 per cent of those questioned said they were concerned about the social care support they may need in the future, as the Welsh Government tries to understand what the public know about social care and how it is funded, and how authorities can meet the predicted rise in costs of social care.

Wales urged to set ambitious energy targets for homes

18 July 2019
Wales urged to set ambitious energy targets for homes
An independent report has called on the Welsh Government to commit to a 30 year programme to reduce carbon emissions in its homes.
The report, ‘Better Homes, Better Wales, Better World’, was commissioned by Welsh Ministers last year and recognises the political, economic and social challenges of making homes greener and more energy efficient.

Renting millennials face homeless crisis in retirement

18 July 2019
Renting millennials face homeless crisis in retirement
Hundreds of thousands of people could be facing homelessness in their retirement in the coming decades due to the rising costs of renting.
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People says that the rise in unaffordable rents for older people could cause a surge in pension poverty over the next 20 years.

Public sector must pay suppliers on time

17 July 2019
Public sector must pay suppliers on time
Oliver Dowden has warned that public sector organisations must pay their suppliers on time and set an example for the private sector.