BBC

Could a £2,400 basic income eradicate extreme poverty in Scotland?

Universal basic income would put money in people's pockets to be spent however they choose, with the aim of lifting people from poverty Scrapping the current benefits system and replacing it with a ...

Universal Basic Income (UBI) Explained: What It Is and How It Works

Discover how Universal Basic Income (UBI) aims to reduce poverty and adapt to automation by providing regular, unconditional ...
The Independent

British parliament to consider motion on universal basic income

MPs in the British Parliament are being asked to consider the question of introducing a universal basic income paid unconditionally to all citizens. An Early Day Motion on the policy, tabled by Green ...
The Conversation

Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

A story has been going around about artificial intelligence for the past decade: At some point, AI advances, robots and self-driving cars will throw countless people out of work. The rich folks who ...
Business Insider

The politics behind universal basic income

Universal basic income was once thought politically impossible. Then came Andrew Yang and COVID-19. Basic income programs are now gaining traction, offering payments to struggling families. Many ...