Universal Basic Income Pilot to Begin in England

Universal Basic Income Pilot to Begin in England

A universal basic income of £1,600 per month will be trialled in two locations in England as part of a pilot programme.

Thirty people in central Jarrow, North East England and East Finchley, North London will receive a lump sum payment without any conditions for two years.

The aim of the pilot scheme is to understand the impact of a universal basic income on participants’ lives.The trial will involve a control group that will not receive the basic income, and participants will be randomly selected from a pool of volunteers.20% of places will be allocated to individuals with disabilities.Will Stronge, the […]

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