Latest Publications by UBI Lab Food
UBI Lab Food is a group of citizens, researchers and advocates exploring the potential for a UBI to improve access to affordable and nutritious food for all. Find out latest publications here.
Modern welfare in the United Kingdom is a universal (dis)credit to Beveridge. Is it time for a basic income?
In this article, we reflect upon what we consider to be the potential shortcomings of the current welfare system in the United Kingdom as a move away from its origin, arguing that the United Kingdom is now primed for UBI to be considered a fair and legitimate way to provide social security.
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Could a Universal Basic Income reduce food insecurity and assist with the transition to a sustainable food system?
In this policy brief, we look at the UK food system, which is failing, and also consider how the current economic situation impacts the most vulnerable the hardest. We present the case for a UBI, and consider whether it could assist with the transition to a more sustainable food system.
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