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The extra cash could make the world of difference Welsh adults could get £213.59 a week for free from the government under plans for a Universal Basic Income pilot.

Children under 17 would get £120.48 a week, 18-64 year olds £213.59 and the over-65s £195.90.

The plans, from think tank Autonomy, would see 5,000 people taking part in the trial for two years.Universal Basic Income would see each person given just enough to cover their needs, without means testing or tax.The money can be spent however they like – perhaps on rent, living or setting up a business.It is meant to […]

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It would be natural for phased implementation of basic security to start with free healthcare.

Basic income or account (HS 4.6.) the idea is to simplify social security and remove the associated incentive traps. However, there would be a more straightforward, comprehensive and cost-effective option for them. Instead of offering citizens money, they should be guaranteed basic security, ie health care and basic housing and food, with a minimum of bureaucracy.

It would be natural for phased implementation of basic security to start with free healthcare, as it involves potentially the highest costs and the risk of inequality. Free treatment and […]

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Head shape in neon lights – Image credit: Dierk Schaefer via Flickr A new Scottish Parliament brings with it a sense of new beginnings and optimism for the future.

For weeks we have heard all of Scotland’s political parties committing to recovery, growth and prosperity with all giving assurances that good mental health is integral to the post-pandemic response.

Now it’s time to put those promises into meaningful action.Good mental health must be key to public policy decisions right across government.Our research into the mental health effects of the pandemic has shown that many people struggled with distressing emotions.Importantly, those who […]

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the essentials The idea of ​​a universal income is attracting more and more people, in France and abroad, where the economic consequences of the health crisis of the Covid-19 epidemic have accelerated discussions. In France, 15 department council presidents want to experience it.

Was Benoît Hamon right too soon? In the election campaign for the last presidential election, the Socialist Party candidate made a universal income such as the tax on income from robots a flagship of his program. He proposed the creation of a universal basic income (RUE) of 600 to 800 euros per month as a first step […]

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California’s state Senate is considering legislation to provide universal basic income to former foster youth transitioning out of the system.

Senate Bill 739 , introduced by Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, would provide the state’s 2,500 former foster youth ages 21-24 with $1,000 a month for three years, with no strings attached. Cortese and other legislators held a briefing last week to advocate for the bill.

“That may not seem like a lot of money, but it will help those individuals that are transitioning out, are trying to find their way or making sure that they don’t end up on […]

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Government House said Wednesday that Governor Albert Bryan issued a statement praising President Joe Biden’s "firm commitment toward achieving parity between the U.S. territories and states in all federal programs." “I commend and thank President Biden for his acknowledgment that all the U.S. Territories are not treated at the same level as the states when it comes to federal assistance,” said the governor. “The President’s call for Congress to move legislation to achieve parity for the territories supports our long-standing lobbying efforts in Washington toward this same goal.

He added, "Achieving parity in federal programs that are critical to the […]

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First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed he intends to pilot a Universal Basic Income (UBI) system in Wales . Today, a think tank has recommended that the UBI trial in Wales involves thousands of people.

The independent think tank Autonomy has set out a UBI pilot in Wales involving 5,000 residents, taking part in a 24-month trial.Last month, Mr Drakeford announced his Welsh Labour Government intended to pilot UBI.However, the Welsh Government told WalesOnline they were still finalising key details, when approached for more information.While Wales, and the rest of the UK, awaits further details from the Welsh […]

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As we begin a tentative recovery the need for radical new thinking about our economy and our society is needed greater than ever. The idea of the “irreducible minimum” (the right of all to food, shelter, and clothing) was articulated by the anthropologist Stanley Diamond who argued that you can’t (and don’t) really ‘belong’ to a society unless your basic needs are met. Groups like the UBI Network have been exploring and testing these ideas, they say: “The notable shift of the overton window with regards to testing and piloting a Universal Basic Income in the UK is a […]

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