Calls to bring universal basic income to Greater Manchester to help reduce poverty and end homelessness

Calls to bring universal basic income to Greater Manchester to help reduce poverty and end homelessness

Campaigners are calling for a pilot Universal Basic Income (UBI) scheme to be introduced in Greater Manchester, starting with people experiencing homelessness. They argue the initiative could eradicate absolute poverty in the region. The proposal is backed by researchers from Northumbria University and UBI Lab, a global network focused on UBI’s potential. The goal is to reduce poverty, tackle unemployment, and improve overall wellbeing, offering…

Former Olympian Joins The Race To End Homelessness In Greater Manchester

An Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist is the latest star to throw their weight behind ending homelessness as the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity newest ambassador. Manchester born and bred Diane Edwards (nee Modahl) aims to bring her passion for community and resilience to her new role to amplify the charity’s work of ending homelessness […] The post Former Olympian joins the race to end homelessness in Greater Manchester appeared…