Why are people in Finland getting paid to do nothing? Finland has launched its new Universal Basic Income scheme – a controversial idea to replace other benefits with a single annual payment to those out of work.
Here’s everything you need to know about the system, including whether it works and if it could ever be a reality here. How much cash will they actually get?
Around 2,000 unemployed citizens will get €560 – or £475 – a month. The payments will continue even if they find work, and the trial lasts for two years. If successful, the pilot scheme […]
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