Politicians bidding to trial a radical alternative to the current welfare system will meet Scottish Government officials next week.
Fife Council will enter into talks on Monday to ascertain how best to push forward a universal basic income pilot in the region.
If approved, people living in the Kelty and Cowdenbeath area could be among the first in the country to take part in the experiment, which would see all adults paid a regular, unconditional sum of money regardless of employment status.It has been warned however, that the issue is complex and the programme could take two years to implement.The two-year […]
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