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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
In August's UBI Lab Network newsletter: ▫️ Could the new Prime Minister introduce a universal basic income? 🤔 ▫️ Help make sure the Greater Manchester Basic Income pilot happens ▫️ How Basic Income can empower the working class ▫️ Reimagining food security through income security Read it here ⤵️
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Could the new Prime Minister introduce a universal basic income? — UBI Lab Network
Welcome to August's newsletter, where as ever we have exciting updates from the UBI Lab Network and news of Basic Income's forward march around the world.
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 22/07/2026
"As part of our campaign for basic income pilots in England, we’ve worked with Burnham many times in his role as Greater Manchester mayor. He even delivered the keynote talks at our Basic Income North events in 2022 and 2023." Will Andy Burnham do anything to advance UBI now that he's PM? We'll see
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UBI Lab Greater Manchester @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It's disappointing to see the lack of engagement from candidates on a basic income pilot, apart from @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social. We hope that the next mayor continues the work that had started under @andyburnham.bsky.social to make a basic income pilot a reality. @bevcraig.bsky.social
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Voting opens in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection today 🗳️ We asked every candidate whether they would keep the previous mayor's promise to launch a #BasicIncome pilot in the region. Only the Green Party's @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social confirmed that she would. #GreaterManchester #UBI
An infographic showing all seven candidates in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, next to the words "Have they backed the Basic Income pilot for GM?" There is a big red cross next to each candidate except the Green Party's Geraldine Coggins, who has a green tick next to her name
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"At UBI Lab, we believe basic income has the potential to fundamentally rebalance economic power towards ordinary people" We're in today's @bigissue.com, writing about what next steps new Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social should take to pilot a UBI in the UK ✍️ #BasicIncome #AndyBurnham
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Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?
Andy Burnham has said that he wants to bring a sense of hope into politics – could that see him introduce a universal basic income in the UK?
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We've heard back from our first candidate! @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social of @greenparty.org.uk has confirmed to @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social that if elected she'll keep Burnham's promise to develop and deliver a Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester 🥳 Will the other candidates follow suit? 🤔
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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Where next with the movement for a Universal Basic Income for all? 🤔 As one of the most impactful projects ever stewarded by Opus, @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social, reaches its ten-year anniversary, we look at what's next for the network. #BasicIncome on the Opus Blog ⬇️
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What next for the UBI Lab Network? — Opus
As our Basic Income campaign nears its ten-year anniversary, we look at what the future holds for a project turbocharged by the pandemic.
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Last week, we wrote to every candidate in the upcoming byelection for Mayor of Greater Manchester. We asked if they'd keep the promise made by outgoing mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social to develop and deliver a Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester. That commitment should be honoured. #Manchester
A screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the regionA screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the regionA screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the regionA screenshot of a letter sent to all candidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester Mayoral byelection asking them to back a promise made by the outgoing mayor Andy Burnham to launch a Basic Income pilot in the region
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Great to see that this has passed! www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
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Council to request universal basic income trial
A motion to request the trial was passed on Tuesday
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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
🚨 NEW REPORT: Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives With @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social we interviewed union officers on #BasicIncome. Amid pay crises & job cuts, unions see the potential of #BasicIncome to support a green & just transition. commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/basi...
Front cover page for Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger youtu.be/q1cx921XUwU?...
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The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
#GoodNews - not quite #UniversalBasicIncome, but headed in that direction. With the understanding that people in poverty's problem is lack of money #UBI @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
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Homeless people were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened
A new trial gave homeless people £2,000 to spend however they choose. What they spent the money on may surprise you.
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
We're very pleased to announce the launch of our new UBI 101 Toolkit! 🚀 It’s designed to help you feel more confident talking about #UBI, sharing the big ideas behind it, and understanding the direction we’re heading as a network. Link to download and share 👉 www.ubilabnetwork.org/ubi-toolkit
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
With @plancommonsense.bsky.social we have published a report on Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives This report is built on interviews with trade union officers and general secretaries. It was a pleasure to have these discussions commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/basi...
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Basic Income for Net Zero - Common Sense Policy Group
Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives Download ‘Basic Income for Net Zero’ This report analyses engagement with UK […]
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Jonathan Rhys Williams @jrwill26.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Really pleased to join the board of trustees at Basic Income Research Group at such an exciting time. Here’s our latest report on the trade union’s perspective on #BasicIncome for Net Zero. commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/basi... @walesgreenparty.bsky.social @plancommonsense.bsky.social
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Basic Income for Net Zero - Common Sense Policy Group
Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives Download ‘Basic Income for Net Zero’ This report analyses engagement with UK […]
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The future shouldn’t look like the past ✊ Our UBI 101 Toolkit lays out the ideas that can reshape how we support each other and build a fairer society. 👉 www.ubilabnetwork.org/ubi-toolkit
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
A fairer future won’t build itself. Our UBI 101 Toolkit gives you the tools, ideas and messaging to drive real change. Take a look: www.ubilabnetwork.org/ubi-toolkit
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UBI Toolkit — UBI Lab Network
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Dr Dave Beck @drdavebeck.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
This week sees the launch of the new UBI 101 Toolkit from the @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social. 👇
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
We're very pleased to announce the launch of our new UBI 101 Toolkit! 🚀 It’s designed to help you feel more confident talking about #UBI, sharing the big ideas behind it, and understanding the direction we’re heading as a network. Link to download and share 👉 www.ubilabnetwork.org/ubi-toolkit
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UBI Toolkit — UBI Lab Network
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Basic Income Earth Network @basicincomeearth.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Big news with a new @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social workshop announced on November 5th, this edition examining 'moving beyond Corporate Power' #UBI zurl.co/9JQT5
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UBI Lab Network online workshop on 5 November | BIEN — Basic Income Earth Network
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Equal Right @equalrightorg.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Last week, at the São Paulo State Assembly (ALESP), we presented Cap&Share to Eduardo Suplicy and his team — a model that connects climate policy and basic income. 🌍 Social and climate justice can (and should) go hand in hand. Thank you to Suplicy and his team for the warm welcome!
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Today @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social have been busy with the UBI Roadshow in Bolton’s Central Library, having lots of great discussions on the concept of #UBI
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
This week @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social have been busy continuing their UBI Roadshow, visiting the University of Salford for welcome week and Didsbury Library. Next week they will visit Bolton and Manchester City Centre!
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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
The beautiful people at @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social hit the streets. Finally a social policy people can understand.
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Today @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social continued the UBI Roadshow in Manchester, talking to people about Basic Income with a focus on how it could support a Just Transition. They brought their Monopoly-like Towards A UBI Society game, which gets a lot of love! @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social
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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Our latest #ubi research. What if we asked people - not what do you think of basic income - but what would a good benefit system look like? No spoilers. @citizennetwork.bsky.social @scottsantens.com @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @basicincomeearth.bsky.social citizen-network.org/library/bett...
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Citizen Network: Better Benefits
Innovative research shows strong support for Basic Income Plus as a model to reform income security.
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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
WHAT'S IN OUR BRAND NEW DEVOLUTION PAPER? The English Devolution Bill goes back to Parliament next week - and here's some of the policy it is seriously missing👇 Excellent coverage by @josiah.writes.news for @bylinetimes.bsky.social.
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The members of the UK Basic Income Movement welcome the public commitment of the new Living Standards Coalition to ensure that every person in the UK can afford a decent standard of living. We are calling on the Coalition to engage with the persuasive body of discussion, evidence and... 1/2
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The members of the UK Basic Income Movement welcome the public commitment of the new Living Standards Coalition to ensure that every person in the UK can afford a decent standard of living. We are calling on the Coalition to engage with the persuasive body of discussion, evidence and... 1/2
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We provided some evidence for the poverty and inequality APPG's report on the Disproportionate Impact of Poverty and Inequality on Disabled People The report shows how wrong the UK Government's approach is on the welfare system. appgpovertyinequality.org.uk/home-page/ap...
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APPG Publishes Report on the Disproportionate Impact of Poverty and Inequality on Disabled People | APPG on Poverty and Inequality
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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Imagine a world with #basicincome and free school meals for ALL where parents didn’t have to suffer the indignity of revealing their poverty. @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @citizennetwork.bsky.social @carefull.bsky.social @scottsantens.com www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Free school meal rule change to make 500,000 more pupils eligible
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.
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Paul Wright @paulwrightythen.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Get rid of means testing. UBI now. @andyburnham.bsky.social when's it happening fella?
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
A big mention for UBI4Farmers from Natalie Bennett. This keeps up the momentum from the recent UBI and Regrowth briefing for MPs at Westminster and makes it clear what we need to do to provide farmers with a safety net
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Labour has promised 'a decade of national renewal’. But what ideas are needed for national renewal to become a reality? If this interests you, attend Change: How? at the Ministry of Sound, London, from 10am to 5pm on the 31st May @compassoffice.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Great piece @cnn.com on the long-running #basicincome pilot in Germany: Not SHOCK news People carry on working But work better And live better @citizennetwork.bsky.social @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @basicincomeearth.bsky.social @scottsantens.com amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.cnn....
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German experiment gave people a basic monthly income – the effect on their work ethic was surprising | CNN
A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working full-time even if they receive no-strings-attached universal basic income payments.
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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
In our three recent job ads, we failed to list our Equal Opportunities form and we didn't specify that we'll offer an interview to any disabled person who meets the criteria. We've extended the deadline for all three, as we're seeking the strongest and most diverse field possible 🧵 #SheffieldJobs
A graphic with the words "Come and work with us at Opus" over a bright yellow background
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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
🚨 Last chance! 🚨 Two opportunities to come work with us on just transition projects close today. First up, as part of an exciting systems change project we're looking for a Workshop Designer and Facilitator. Find out more about the role or apply ⬇️ #Sheffield #SheffieldJobs
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Join Opus as our Workshop Designer and Facilitator
We’re looking for a strategic thinker to join this multi-organisational team and bring this transformative work to life.
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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Impact Lead Elliott Johnson spoke at the UBI and Regrowth event (27/02/25), hosted by @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social & @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social UBI can tackle poverty, boost growth & employment, and improve health by ensuring financial security for all. Watch more here: youtu.be/Acru6iWiX-M
Left to right: Simon Duffy, Jo Poulton, and Elliott Johnson stand in a committee room at the Palace of Westminster, holding posters. One reads 'I Support Basic Income for Farmers,' and the other says 'The Time Has Come to Test Basic Income.'
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Ideas like fair banking alongside #basicincome are crucial for a fairer society. We should trial a basic income with coal miners, such as in Aberpergwm who could lose their jobs in a Just Transition. This would be a great way to support workers in Wales! bylines.cymru/politics-and...
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Universal basic income for a just transition
Universal basic income has arguably never been a more important tool. People and societies need assistance with the transition to Net Zero.
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The Basic Income Movement hosted a briefing on basic income and regrowth to MPs in Westminster last week It was wonderful to have the chance to speak to MPs about why #UBI is good for the economy and society. We hope that MPs continue to explore the possibilities of basic income!
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The Basic Income Movement hosted a briefing on basic income and regrowth to MPs in Westminster last week It was wonderful to have the chance to speak to MPs about why #UBI is good for the economy and society. We hope that MPs continue to explore the possibilities of basic income!
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The Welsh Basic Income for Care Leavers pilot have released their second evaluation for this ongoing pilot- www.gov.wales/basic-income...
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Basic income for care leavers in Wales pilot evaluation: annual report 2024 to 2025 | GOV.WALES
The second in a series of reports evaluating the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot including; early experiences of young people involved in the pilot, contributions from the evaluation co-p...
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Positive Money UK @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
The climate crisis is here🔥but so is the chance to build a greener + fairer future🌍 From the Bank of England to Oldham Council, join our event to hear how we could fund a just green transition in Manchester & share ideas over food + drink! Register 👇 bit.ly/GreenerFairer...
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Funding a greener + fairer future in Manchester
From the Bank of England to Oldham council, join us to hear how we could fund a just green transition in Manchester
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
#UBI for creatives: could this be compensation for the rampant theft of copyright by #BigTech? #HouseofLords told this is a "helpful suggestion". @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Now talking #UBI - always a pleasure! With @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @autonomy-institute.bsky.social, @citizennetwork.bsky.social & UBI4Farmers #UniversalBasicIncome
Speaker and panels
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
One reason we need a #UniversalBasicIncome now @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social #UBI www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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Working-class creatives don’t stand a chance in UK today, leading artists warn
Exclusive: Analysis by the Guardian shows a third of major arts leaders were educated privately
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This morning, we launched a groundbreaking proposal for a #BasicIncome pilot for Greater #Manchester targeting homelessness Designed in partnership with @northumbriauni.bsky.social, it would be England's first-ever trial if @andyburnham.bsky.social chooses to go ahead ✅ Read more⬇️ #BasicIncomeMCR
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Proposal launched for groundbreaking Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester
A new pilot proposal has been launched for a groundbreaking scheme which experts say could eventually end absolute poverty in Greater Manchester, as well as...
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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 22/02/2025
Artificial intelligence could help make UBI a reality 💷 But only if it's used well, writes UBI Lab Manchester's Alison Hawdale ⬇️ bit.ly/3EPsmdp
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Join the call to ask your MP to attend this briefing session on Basic Income and Regrowth at Westminster to help them understand the potential of Basic Income To show your support, click on the link! actionnetwork.org/petitions/ca...
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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Coverage in the @bigissue.com 📰⬇️ We believe this is the best way for @andyburnham.bsky.social to follow through on the commitment he made in his election manifesto: ▫️ "The logical next step, after the success of our Housing First pilot, is to bring forward a #BasicIncome pilot" #BasicIncomeMCR
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Inside the new plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester
A new basic income has been proposed for Greater Manchester which would see people experiencing homelessness given £1,600 a month.
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