As universal basic income trials begin in the UK, we must consider the overwhelming benefits of helping those most in need Image: Shutterstock
The latest attempt to see if a universal basic income can work comes in a trial launched in Jarrow, in the north-east of England, and in East Finchley, in North London. Thirty people between those two locations will each receive £1,600 a month for two years. They’ll be assessed to see whether their financial wellbeing improves, and also their mental health.
The idea of a universal basic income is not new. Going back to Thomas More and accelerating […]
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