Fife Council is investigating if a citizens basic income scheme is feasible in Scotland. A STUDY group including Fife Council has developed a citizens’ basic income (CBI) pilot scheme that is "desirable" but will face a number of challenges.
It’s one of four local authorities – joined by Glasgow, Edinburgh and North Ayrshire – who are looking at the feasibility of a regular, unconditional payment for all individuals.
The idea, brought into sharper focus by Covid-19 and the financial hardship it’s wreaking, is that a CBI would replace benefits and be given to every citizen regardless of wealth, employment or personal […]
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