UBI Universal Basic Income: What it is and why people will be given free money for doing nothing In England
According to the latest reports, the Universal Basic Income of £1,600 per month in England is to be tried out in a pilot program for the first time. Reportedly, a total of 30 people will be given this sum without conditions each month for 2 years and they will be observed to learn the effects on their lives. Furthermore, it was also reported that two places in England, East Finchley in North London and Central Jarrow in North-East England, have been selected for the micro-pilot scheme. As mentioned, the scheme is to run for two years, and the 30 participants will be observed to see what effect it brings on their lives physically and mentally. Continue reading this article and read this column till the end.
UBI Universal Basic Income
The director of research at Autonomy’s thinktank, Will Stronge said £1,600 is a substantial amount. He further added that UBI (Universal Basic Income) covers people’s basic needs only but Autonomy wants to see how it will affect people’s mental and physical health whether they decided to work or not. Will Stronge further added, “Our society is going to require some form of basic income in the coming years, given the tumult of climate change, tech disruption, and industrial transition that lies ahead. This is why building the evidence base and public engagement now is so important, so the ground is well prepared for national implementation”
In 2022, the mayor of Greater Manchester named Andy Burnham said while speaking about the cost of living crisis, Universal Basic Income was a scheme whose time had come. The Greater Manchester mayor added, “A universal basic income will put a solid foundation beneath everybody so that they can have a life with security and stop worrying about everything.” While the advocates argued that UBI can provide a level of economic security to the people. In fact, UBI is being considered as a solution to insecurity for the laborers. But some said that UBI is expensive. Swipe down the page.
Do you know, a scheme of paying £1,600 a month for two years to young people in Wales is already being run by the devolved government? The co-founder of the Basic Income Conversation, Cleo Goodman said we are expecting that this plan will work out in the first-ever basic income pilots in England. He added, “No one should ever be facing poverty, having to choose between heating and eating, in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.” According to Cleo Goodman, Basic Income Conversation has the potential to simplify the welfare system and tackle poverty in the UK.
