As UK campaigners call for a new basic income for everyone, the USA has become the next to try out the idea.
A similar trial was recently held in Finland, with 2,000 unemployed people paid 560 euros a month – equivalent to £490 – for two years, instead of benefits.
Those getting the payout were not required to seek or accept jobs and STILL received the money if they found a job.Such a scheme could replace Universal Credit and all other benefits if introduced in the UK.Finland was the first country to try out such an idea.It’s now being tested in […]
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