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1 week ago | 
research.senedd.wales | Gareth Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
Published 11/04/2025
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Last month the latest Households Below Average Income figures were released, with the Bevan Foundation describing the findings as “another set of disappointing data showing no progress is being made in reducing poverty”. Our article sets out who’s most likely to be in poverty, what the Welsh and UK governments are doing to tackle poverty, and what alternative policy options are available to them.
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1 month ago | 
expertreviews.co.uk | Gareth Thomas
To help us provide you with free impartial advice, we may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Learn more The best office chair can do wonders for your health and posture, and significantly increase your comfort while working. We’ve spent hours assembling, testing (and then disassembling) office chairs to bring you a list of the top options available, all of which have been put through their paces in our London office or the home of one of our experts.
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2 months ago | 
dialnet.unirioja.es | Gareth Thomas
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda “We Wouldn’t Change Him for the World, but We’d Change the World for Him”: Parents, Disability, and the Cultivation of a Positive Imaginary Autores: Gareth Thomas Localización: Current anthropology: A world journal of the sciences of man, ISSN 0011-3204, Nº. Extra 26, 2024 (Ejemplar dedicado a: The Anthropology of Biocultural Environments), págs.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
research.senedd.wales | Gareth Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
In addition to funds from the UK Government social security system, the Welsh Government provides a range of support that can be worth up to £4,000 per year for low-income households. This is sometimes referred to as the Welsh Benefits System. Our article explains what the Welsh Benefits System is. We also set out what the Welsh Government is doing to try to create a more “coherent and compassionate” approach to administering it. What is the Welsh Benefits System?
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
herbertsmithfreehills.com | Gareth Thomas |Richard Norridge |Hannah Cassidy |Jojo Fan
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released an update in relation to its investigation of the Australian arm of South African financial services conglomerate, Sanlam Group. ASIC found that Sanlam, amongst other things, failed to adequately supervise its authorised representatives and corporate authorised representatives. A number of these were fintechs who offered online trading platforms and cryptocurrency-based investment products.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
expertreviews.com | Gareth Thomas
Price when reviewed : £160 (king size) inc VAT The Panda topper does a great job of adding a layer of comfort to an old mattress without breaking the bank Pros Comfortable Great value for money Corner straps are a nice touch Cons Nothing at this price 2024 update: I first reviewed Panda’s Memory Foam Bamboo Mattress Topper back in 2021, adding it to our best mattress topper and best memory foam mattress topper roundups.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Gareth Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
There is widespread evidence that accessing high-quality early childhood education and care can improve children’s cognitive and social development, and is particularly beneficial for less advantaged children. However, several recent reports have raised concerns from parents and childcare providers about aspects of the early childhood education and care system in Wales.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
expertreviews.com | Gareth Thomas
Banish damp air for less this Black Friday, with deals on our favourite tried-and-tested dehumidifiers from Meaco, ProBreeze and more Black Friday is almost here. The deals event is no longer limited to 29 November as it once used to be; you can find discounts on all kinds of products throughout the month. But “Black Friday Week” and Cyber Monday are usually when the best deals start dropping. We’ve already seen some great discounts on headphones, air fryers, smartphones and more.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
expertreviews.com | Gareth Thomas
You can save up to 25% on selected mattresses – plus deals on bedding, frames and more Simba’s Black Friday sale is live. From now until midnight on 2 December, you can save up to 25% on mattresses, with additional discounts of up to 20% on duvets and pillows and 15% on beds. We’re especially smitten with a hefty saving on the Simba Hybrid Pro, one of our favourite hybrid mattresses – get it for £937 in a king size this Black Friday, down from £1,249.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
export.org.uk | Gareth Thomas
This article was written by Gareth Thomas MP, the minister for services, small businesses and exports. This government has made no secret about its primary mission – it is to go for growth at every opportunity. Because we know that economic growth is the surest path to prosperity, higher living standards and public services which deliver for taxpayers. Securing international investment and removing barriers to trade and exports are at the centre of delivering this economic growth.
