The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has called for the establishment of a UK basic income pilot the day before the results of a similar trial in Finland are announced.
The concept, which was been conceived to help shield the blow from job loss and reduced working opportunities as a result of automation, involves replacing benefits and all other social security payments with a flat payment, available to all citizens.
This would be paid regardless of employment status, giving workers the freedom to gain new skills and develop their careers without risking financial insecurity.However, others […]
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