Felicity Evans

Cardiff

Political Editor at BBC

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Wales could lose 'half a billion' in welfare reforms

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Felicity Evans

Image caption, Brian Evans says the uncertainty over what might happen to his Personal Independence Payments is "weighing heavy on my mind"Money editor, BBC Wales NewsThe UK government's disability welfare reforms could cut the incomes of people in Wales by £466m by 2029-30 according to new analysis. Data analytics company Policy in Practice told Walescast that almost 190,000 people are likely to be affected - 6% of the population.
Banks urged not to 'label' people with poor credit scores

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Felicity Evans

Sam Rex-Edwards, from Finance Innovation Lab, a charity which campaigns for reform of the financial system, said she wanted to see mainstream lenders make affordable lending more accessible to those with low credit scores. She was calling for a "fair banking" law that would place obligations on banks and other lenders to offer more support to those who struggle to get credit at the moment.
Banks urged not to 'label' people with poor credit scores

1 month ago | bbc.com | Felicity Evans

Banks urged not to 'label' people with low credit scoresFelicity EvansMoney editor, BBC Wales NewsBBCTiffany Bramley turned to community lender Purple Shoots to start her cleaning businessA low credit score should not stop someone from getting a loan to start a business, a community lending charity founder has said. Karen Davies, who founded Purple Shoots to provide credit for people turned away by mainstream lenders, said banks were "missing out a big talent pool".
Wales house price rise sees 'record' high in three areas

1 month ago | bbc.com | Felicity Evans

Wales house price rise sees 'record' in three areasFelicity EvansMoney editor, BBC Wales NewsBBCEllis Price and Gemma Redmond want to buy their first house togetherThe average house price in Wales has risen by 4% year on year to £238,483, according to the latest figures from the Principality Building Society. But the regional picture is more mixed, as 13 local authority areas have seen an annual increase in prices while nine experienced a drop.
Wales house price rise sees 'record' high in three areas

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Felicity Evans

Image caption, Ellis Price and Gemma Redmond want to buy their first house togetherMoney editor, BBC Wales NewsThe average house price in Wales has risen by 4% year on year to £238,483, according to the latest figures from the Principality Building Society. But the regional picture is more mixed, as 13 local authority areas have seen an annual increase in prices while nine experienced a drop.
Scunthorpe: Ex-Tata Steel workers 'frustrated' by steel investment

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Felicity Evans

Jeffrey Wellington, 53, from Port Talbot worked as an electrician at Tata for 35 years. He said he was glad steps had been taken to save British Steel in Scunthorpe. "Maybe if the Labour government had stepped in earlier it would have been different for Tata, but fingers crossed now things are going to be okay for them," he said. "I can see what people are thinking – why help them and not help us?"Despite the job losses, Mr Wellington said he was optimistic about Port Talbot's future.
Disabled woman losing sleep over Pip changes

Mar 25, 2025 | bbc.com | Felicity Evans

Woman 'losing sleep' over disability welfare reformFelicity EvansMoney editor, BBC Wales NewsBBCSam Brown, who receives Pip, is blind in one eye and has less than 25% vision in the otherA woman with severe sight loss has said she is losing sleep over changes to the welfare system announced by the UK government. Plans to restrict eligibility for Pip were announced last week.
Tap-and-pin tech to tackle online fraud inspired by mother-in-law

Mar 13, 2025 | bbc.com | Felicity Evans

Mum-in-law inspires new tech to tackle online fraudFelicity EvansMoney editor, BBC Wales NewsBBCJustin Pike was inspired by his mother-in-law Mary Maddy who did not feel confident shopping online during the pandemicA man has developed software enabling customers to pay for online shopping by tapping their card to their phone and entering their PIN number, which he said was inspired by his mother-in-law.
Steel job cuts: Port Talbot needs years of support - councillor

Aug 15, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Felicity Evans

Published15 August 2024, 22:50 BSTUpdated 4 minutes agoA "period of great uncertainty and anxiety” looms over the south Wales town of Port Talbot ahead of mass job cuts at its giant steelworks next month, says a senior community leader. With owner Tata Steel due to close its second blast furnace within weeks, deputy council leader Alun Llewelyn said Neath Port Talbot's focus was "to try and give as much help" to those affected.
Deaf nurse supported in research to keep others in NHS

Jul 2, 2024 | bbc.com | Felicity Evans

NHS staff hearing loss highlighted by Covid masksBy Felicity Evans, Money Editor, BBC WalesBBCCaitlin Tanner decided to become a nurse when she was fitted with cochlear implants at 16The use of face masks during the Covid pandemic meant some hospital staff struggled with hearing, according to an intensive care nurse. Caitlin Tanner, a deaf nurse from Swansea, noticed how they were no longer able to lip read, making their work more difficult.