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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

...testing that is going on world wide, demonstrating the power of a Basic Income to deliver their goals on a stable basis into the future. 2/2

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

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.

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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.

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

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Get rid of means testing. UBI now. @andyburnham.bsky.social when's it happening fella?

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

We will be there to give UBI a voice and there will be many UBI supportive speakers!

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

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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.

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

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A graphic with the words "Come and work with us at Opus" over a bright yellow background

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

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.

🚨 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

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.'

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

MPs Briefing — UBI Lab Network

In a recent briefing to MPs at Westminster, Equal Right presented how Basic Income fits in with a Just Transition- www.ubilabnetwork.org/mps-briefing

@jrwill26.bsky.social

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!

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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!

Amongst many others we welcomed:

@patrickhurley.bsky.social @simonforstroud.bsky.social @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social
@autonomy-institute.bsky.social @citizennetwork.bsky.social

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!

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...

The Welsh Basic Income for Care Leavers pilot have released their second evaluation for this ongoing pilot- www.gov.wales/basic-income...

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

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...

#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

Speaker and panels

Now talking #UBI - always a pleasure!

With @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @autonomy-institute.bsky.social, @citizennetwork.bsky.social & UBI4Farmers
#UniversalBasicIncome

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

One reason we need a #UniversalBasicIncome now

@ubilabnetwork.bsky.social #UBI
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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...

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

Artificial intelligence could help make UBI a reality 💷

But only if it's used well, writes UBI Lab Manchester's Alison Hawdale ⬇️

https://bit.ly/3EPsmdp

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!

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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.

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

🚨NEW REPORT - We’ve collaborated with @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social on a pilot for a Basic Income in Greater Manchester - the first in England.

This is a chance to tackle financial insecurity at its root & drive national renewal.

Read more: bit.ly/3CVtFqx

#BasicIncome #PublicPolicy #CommonSense

A fantastic piece on our Greater Manchester Basic Income scoping paper in @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social

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Breaking: Joseph Wheeler sacked by the University of Greater Manchester He’s gone “with immediate effect” following our reporting last week

Some coverage on our Basic Income for Greater Manchester scoping paper!

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