Scheme to run for two years and participants will be monitored to see what effect it has on mental and physical health
A universal basic income of £1,600 a month is to be trialled inThirty people will be paid a lump sum without conditions each month for two years and will be observed to understand the effects on their lives.
Will Stronge, the director of research at the thinktank Autonomy, which is backing the plan, said of the £1,600 figure: “This is a substantial amount.usually covers people’s basic needs but we want to see what effect this unconditional lump sum has on people’s mental and physical health, whether they choose to work or not.
Advocates argue that universal basic income can provide a level of economic security to everyone. It is seen as a potential solution to insecurity in the labour market, while others say it is expensive and support should be targeted. Similar pilots are already under way in other countries. In Wales, the devolved government is running a scheme paying a £1,600 a month for two years to young people leaving care. It says it will report on the outcome after the trial finishes.
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