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Johnson, E., Reed, H., Nettle, D., Stark, G., Chrisp, J., Howard, N., Gregory, G., Goodman, C., Smith, M., Coates, J., Robson, I., Parra-Mujica, F., Pickett, K.E. & Johnson, M. (2023) Treating causes not symptoms: Basic Income as a public health measure, London: Compass and Autonomy. https://autonomy.work/portfolio/treating-causes/.

             Coverage:

(Interview) Bailey, M. (2023) ‘BBC Breakfast Show’, BBC Radio Newcastle, 19 July

Ekklesia (2023) ‘Basic income as a public health measure could save NHS billions’, Ekklesia, 17 July, <https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/2023/07/17/basic-income-as-a-public-health-measure-could-save-nhs-billions/>

Holland, D. (2023) ‘Giving all adults £75 per week could save NHS billions and reduce child poverty’, The Chronicle, 18 July, <https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/giving-adults-75-per-week-27348549>

Holland, D. (2023) ‘If all adults get £75 a week NHS would save billions and child poverty reduced’. Express.co.uk. 19 July. <https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1792810/universal-basic-income-study-NHS-child-poverty-northumbria-university>

Kaur Grewal, H. (2023) ‘Basic income scheme could save the NHS tens of billions of pounds’, facilitate, 13 July, <https://www.facilitatemagazine.com/content/news/2023/07/12/basic-income-scheme-could-save-tens-billions-pounds> 

Morris, L. (2023) NHS can save tens of billions through basic income scheme, new report concludes. National Health Executive, 24 July. <https://www.nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/nhs-can-save-tens-billions-through-basic-income-scheme-new-report-concludes>

Neville, M. (2023) ‘New research finds Basic Income scheme could save NHS tens of billions of pounds’, Bdaily, 13 July, <https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2023/07/13/new-research-finds-basic-income-scheme-could-save-nhs-tens-of-billions-of-pounds>

North East Bylines (2023) ‘Basic Income for the North East: how income for all would improve our health’, North East Bylines, 11 July, <https://northeastbylines.co.uk/basic-income-for-the-north-east-how-income-for-all-would-improve-our-health/>

Social Work Today (2023) ‘Basic Income scheme could save NHS tens of billions of pounds, researchers say’, Social Work Today,
24 July, <https://www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/Basic-Income-scheme-could-save-NHS-tens-of-billions-of-pounds%2C-researchers-say>

 

Johnson, E., Goodman, C., Kellam, J. & Johnson, M. (2023) A Big Local Basic Income: Proposal for a locally-led basic income pilot. Crookham Village: Autonomy, http://bit.ly/3PjPfJ7.

             Coverage:

Ali Hassen, D. (2023) ‘Universal basic income of £1,600 a month to be trialled in two places in England’, The Guardian, 4 June, <https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/04/universal-basic-income-of-1600-pounds-a-month-to-be-trialled-in-england>

Arsénio, C. (2023) ‘Inglaterra vai testar rendimento básico universal e entrega 1.600 libras a cada participante’, Confina, 5 June, <https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/europa/detalhe/inglaterra-vai-testar-rendimento-basico-universal-e-entrega-1600-libras-a-cada-participante>

Ashcroft, J. (2023) ‘What if? Would universal basic income be a boon for investors?’, Proactive, 5 June,
<https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1016985/what-if-would-universal-basic-income-be-a-boon-for-investors-1016985.html>

Baltarejo, B. (2023) ‘Eras mais feliz com 1800 euros no bolso? Inglaterra vai testar rendimento básico incondicional’, Publico, 6 June,
<https://www.publico.pt/2023/06/06/p3/noticia/eras-feliz-1800-euros-bolso-inglaterra-vai-testar-rendimento-basico-incondicional-2052292>

BBC (2023) Politics Live, 5 June, <https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001mpdp/politics-live-stopping-the-boats>

Brawn, S. (2023) ‘Scotland “must learn” from English UBI trial despite limited powers’, The National, 5 June,
<https://www.thenational.scot/news/23568786.scotland-must-learn-english-ubi-trial-despite-limited-powers/>

Breese, E. & Geraghty, L. (2023) ‘What is a universal basic income and why is it being trialled in the UK?’, Big Issue, 5 June,
<https://www.bigissue.com/news/employment/what-is-a-universal-basic-income/>

Brooke, T. (2023) ‘Universal basic income to be trialed in England’, REMIX News, 5 June, <https://rmx.news/article/universal-basic-income-to-be-trialed-in-england/>

Clark, K. (2022) ‘Jarrow could be model for national basic income scheme to fight cost of living crisis’, Shields Gazette, 8 November,
<https://www.shieldsgazette.com/business/jarrow-could-be-model-for-national-basic-income-scheme-to-fight-cost-of-living-crisis-3910487>

Cowan, R. (2023) ‘Question in House of Commons’, Twitter, 7 June, <https://twitter.com/ronniecowan/status/1666410173424889860>

Davies, R. (2023) ‘Universal basic income trial: How will it work and where will it happen?’, Evening Standard, 5 June, 
<https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/universal-basic-income-trial-scheme-how-work-b1085571.html>

Davies, R. (2023) ‘Universal basic income trial: How will it work and where will it happen?’, Yahoo News, 5 June, <https://uk.news.yahoo.com/universal-basic-income-trial-where-092712831.html>

Dawson, K. (2023a) ‘Jarrow residents still fighting for change more than 80 years on from historic march’, The Chronicle, 7 June, <https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/jarrow-trial-universal-basic-income-27060028>

Dawson, K. (2023) ‘Q&A: How Universal Basic Income (UBI) will work and why it may be trialled in a part of the North East’, 6 June, <https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/universal-basic-income-ubi-jarrow-27062124>

Eman Channel (2023) ‘UK to Trial £1600 a Month Universal Basic Income’, Eman Channel, 5 June, <https://www.emanchannel.tv/uk-to-trial-1600-a-month-universal-basic-income/>

Europa Press Internacional (2023) ‘Un programa experimental implanta una renta básica de 1.600 libras mensuales para 30 personas en Inglaterra’, europapress, 4 June, <https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-programa-experimental-implanta-renta-basica-1600-libras-mensuales-30-personas-inglaterra-20230604202005.html>

Franklin, N. (2023) ‘Think tank seeks funding for Universal Basic Income trial’, insight, 5 June, <https://workplaceinsight.net/think-tank-seeks-funding-for-universal-basic-income-trial/>

Franks, J. (2023) ‘Universal basic income: What it is and why people will be given free money for doing nothing’, Sky News, 5 June,
<https://news.sky.com/story/universal-basic-income-trial-what-it-is-free-money-cash-payment-12896639>

Frost, G. (2023) ‘What is the UK universal basic income trial and who can take part?’, The Times, 5 June, <https://www.thetimes.co.uk/money-mentor/article/the-uk-universal-basic-income-trial/>

Gaumont, F. (2023) ‘Près de 1900 euros par mois, sans rien faire : le revenu universel testé en Angleterre’, Le Parisien, 17 June,
<https://www.leparisien.fr/international/pres-de-1900-euros-par-mois-sans-rien-faire-le-revenu-universel-teste-en-angleterre-17-06-2023-7E5VT2DZFBD5HDQSTZ22MK2O4U.php>

Graham-Brown, D. (2023) ‘Sit around, do nothing…and get paid £1,600 a month! Universal income benefits trial will see people rake in cash for doing zilch’, Daily Mail, 5 June, <https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12158741/Universal-income-benefits-trial-people-rake-cash-doing-nothing.html>

Harker, J. (2023) ‘What happened to the country that tried Universal Basic Income for two years’, LAD Bible, 6 June, <https://www.ladbible.com/originals/universal-basic-income-finland-trial-what-happened-475123-20230605>

Harris, K. (2023) ‘Backlash over ‘absolutely dreadful idea’ to hand people £1,600 a month for doing nothing’, Daily Express, 5 June,
<https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1777556/universal-basic-income-criticism>

Haththotuwa, S. (2023) ‘’Compelling reasons’ England to trial £1600 universal basic income scheme for first time’, HR
Grapevine
, 5 June, <https://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2023-06-05-universal-basic-income-of-1600-set-to-trial>

Hudson, E. (2023) ‘Universal basic income trial planned’, LinkedIn News, 5 June, <https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/universal-basic-income-trial-planned-5657548/>

ITV (2023) ‘What is the UK universal basic income trial and who can take part?’, ITV News, 5 June, <https://www.itv.com/watch/news/what-is-the-uk-universal-basic-income-trial-and-who-can-take-part/k6xrx83>

ITV Tyne Tees (2023) ‘Tyne Tees Evening News’, ITV, June 5, <https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2023-03-06/catch-up-watch-the-itv-tyne-tees-evening-programme>

Kaur Grewal, H. (2023) ‘Campaigners publish plan for first basic income pilots in England’, Facilitate, 5 June, <https://www.facilitatemagazine.com/content/news/2023/06/05/campaigners-publish-plan-first-basic-income-pilots-england>

Kiderlin, S. (2023) ‘Universal basic income of nearly $2,000 a month to be trialed in England for the first time’, CNBC, 5 June, <https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/05/universal-basic-income-could-be-coming-to-england-for-the-first-time.html>

LinkedIn: Hudson, E. (2023) ‘Universal basic income trial planned’, Linked In, 5 June, <https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/universal-basic-income-trial-planned-5657548/>;

             Johnson, E. A. (2023) ‘Basic Income Pilot’, Linked In, 5 June, <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elliott-johnson-84123a251_a-big-local-basic-income-proposal-for-a-activity-7071152678914936832-ebvz>

Long, J. (2023) ‘Universal basic income: The answer to poverty or a disincentive to work?’ Channel 4 News, 5 June, <https://www.channel4.com/news/universal-basic-income-the-answer-to-poverty-or-a-disincentive-to-work>

Mahmood, B. (2023) ‘Universal Basic Income trialled in England for first time’, Left Foot Forward, 5 June, <https://leftfootforward.org/2023/06/universal-basic-income-trialled-in-england-for-first-time/>

Marsden, H. (2023) ‘Plans for first universal basic income trial in England’, The Week, 5 June, <https://www.theweek.co.uk/news/uk-news/961112/plans-for-first-universal-basic-income-trial-in-england>

Morris, A. (2023) ‘Jarrow residents could be given £1,600 per month in brand-new ‘basic income’ trial’, Evening Chronicle, 5 June, <https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/jarrow-money-payment-basic-income-27058411>

MSN (2023) ‘Universal basic income is being trialled for the first time in England’, MSN, 5 June, <https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/universal-basic-income-what-it-is-who-is-taking-part-and-what-is-the-%C2%A31600-per-month-england-trial-about/ar-AA1c9w5A>

Nolsøe, E. (2023) ‘The £300bn-a-year scheme that could see taxes skyrocket – and still increase poverty’, The Telegraph, 6 June, <https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/06/06/universal-basic-income-england-poorer/>

Northumbria University (2023) ‘Northumbria-led research on basic income pilot gains significant media interest’, Northumbria University, 6 June,
<https://newsroom.northumbria.ac.uk/pressreleases/northumbria-led-research-on-basic-income-pilot-gains-significant-media-interest-3257463>

O’Brien, J. (2023) ‘James O’Brien Show’, LBC, 5 June, <https://www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/uk/episodes/BUp9JJ72dUn2ZNbDAEcxHAhX2/>

Peat, J. (2023) ‘Universal Basic income of £1,600 to be trialled in England’, London Economic, 5 June, <https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/universal-basic-income-of-1600-to-be-trialled-in-england-350091/>

Raffray, N. (2023) ‘East Finchley people in £1.6k a month Universal Basic Income trial’, Ham&High, 5 June, <https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/23568418.east-finchley-people-1-6k-month-universal-basic-income-trial/>

Raffray, N. (2023) ‘East Finchley people in £1.6k a month Universal Basic Income trial’, Times Series, 5 June, <https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/23568418.east-finchley-people-1-6k-month-universal-basic-income-trial/>

Raffray, N. (2023) ‘East Finchley people in £1.6k a month Universal Basic Income trial’, This is Local London, 5 June, <https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/23568418.east-finchley-people-1-6k-month-universal-basic-income-trial/>

Shaw, N. (2023) ‘People in England could be given £1,600 a month each in trial of Basic Income’, Wales Online, 5 June, <https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/people-england-could-given-1600-27055322>

Sheils-McNamee, M. (2023) ‘Universal basic income: Plans drawn up for £1,600 a month trial in England’, BBC News, 5 June, <https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65806599>

Smith, M. (2023) ‘UBI and Mental Health: Tackling the Social Determinants and Liberating the Gatekeepers’, Social Policy Worldwide, 9 June,
<https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/ubi_and_mental_health-_tackling_the_social_determinants_and_liberating_the_gatekeepers_9>

Stone, J. (2023) ‘Money for nothing: Universal basic income to be trialled in England for first time’, The Independent, 5 June,
<https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/universal-basic-income-trial-england-uk-b2350443.html>

The Independent (2023) ‘Editorial: Universal basic income may not be popular but it could soon be necessary’, The Independent, 5 June, <https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/univeral-basic-income-money-benefits-ai-b2351253.html>

Thompson, B. (2023) ‘Brits to receive Universal Basic Income for the first time ever’, LAD Bible, 4 June, <https://www.ladbible.com/news/brits-universal-basic-income-trial-england-launch-352999-20230604>

Wills, S. (2023) ‘Universal basic income: Payments of £1,600 a month to be trialled in two places in England’, Yorkshire Post, 5 June,
<https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/read-this/universal-basic-income-payments-of-ps1600-a-month-to-be-trialled-in-2-places-in-england-4169505>

Zaidi, H. (2023) ‘Universal Basic Income: what it is, who is taking part, and what is the £1,600 per month England trial about?’, National World, 5 June, <https://www.nationalworld.com/money/universal-basic-income-england-what-taking-part-ps1600-per-month-trial-4170292>

Zindulka, K. (2023) ‘Money for nothing: Universal Basic Income to be trialled in England’, Breitbart, 5 June, <https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/06/05/money-for-nothing-universal-basic-income-to-be-trialed-in-england/>

 

Johnson, E., Villadsen, A., Parra-Mujica, F., Webster, H., Thorold, R., Morrison, J., Cooke, J., Mathers, A., Reed, H., Lansley, S., Chen, T., Kypridemos, C., O’Flaherty, M., Nettle, D., Cookson, R., Pickett, K.E. & Johnson, M. (2022) Challenging the mental health crisis: How Universal Basic Income can address youth anxiety and depression, London: RSA, https://bit.ly/3zrZlPB.

Coverage:

Understanding Society (2022) ‘Understanding Society data shows impact of financial security on mental health’, Understanding Society (online),
<https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/impact/understanding-society-data-shows-impact-of-financial-security-on-mental-health>.

Webster, H. (2022) ‘Understanding the health and wellbeing potential of a Universal Basic Income’, Welsh Basic Income Pilot Scheme Conference, Wales Centre for Public Policy, Cardiff University, 15 December, <https://www.wcpp.org.uk/commentary/what-works-to-tackle-poverty-experimenting-with-a-basic-income-in-wales/>.

Webster, H., Torold, R., Morrison, J. & Johnson, M. T. (2022) ‘Can a universal basic income support mental health?’, RSA (Online), 21 October, <https://www.thersa.org/blog/2022/10/can-a-universal-basic-income-support-mental-health>; <https://www.thersa.org/events/2022/10/exploring-the-wellbeing-impacts-of-a-universal-basic-income>

Gentry, C. (2022):
<https://one.northumbria.ac.uk/staff/Pages/NewsArticle.aspx?articleId=1796>; <https://one.northumbria.ac.uk/service/vco/CorporateStrategy/Documents/Corporate%20Updates/Portfolio%20Updates/2022/CG%20Transcript%20Oct%2022.pdf>

 

Johnson, M.T., Nettle, D., Johnson, E.A., Reed, H. & Pickett, K. (2022) Winning the vote with a universal basic income: Evidence from the ‘red wall’, London: Compass,
https://bit.ly/3Wfi7mN.

Coverage:

Drury, C. (2022) ‘Free money for all: How universal basic income entered the political
mainstream’, The Independent, 08 October, <https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/universal-basic-income-pros-cons-b2198531.html>; <https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2022/research/income-strategy-could-help-tackle-mental-health/>

North East Bylines (2022) ‘Red wall voters show support for Universal Basic Income’, North East Bylines, 10 October, <https://northeastbylines.co.uk/red-wall-voters-show-support-for-universal-basic-income/>

The World Transformed: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH-KmjwsV0M>

 

Johnson, E., Villadsen, A., Parra-Mujica, F., Webster, H., Thorold, R., Morrison, J., Cooke, J., Mathers, A., Reed, H., Lansley, S., Chen, T., Kypridemos, C., O’Flaherty, M., Nettle, D., Cookson, R., Pickett, K.E. & Johnson, M. (2022) Levelling the mental health gradient among young people: How Universal Basic Income can address the crisis in anxiety and depression, London: The RSA, https://bit.ly/3vXo4t5.

Coverage:

Parsons, R. (2022) ‘The Northern Agenda’, Manchester Evening News, 2 August, <https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/northern-agenda-bloody-cheese-man-24649104>.

 

Reed, H., Lansley, S., Johnson, M.T., Johnson, E.A. & Pickett, K.E. (2022) Tackling Poverty: The Power of a Universal Basic Income, London: Compass, https://bit.ly/3S3QoCv.

Coverage:

<https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-events/news/basic-income-could-cut-poverty-to-its-lowest-level-for-decades/>;

Lansley, S. (2022) ‘An impactful and affordable universal basic income scheme is within reach’, LabourList, 22 May, <https://labourlist.org/2022/05/an-impactful-and-affordable-universal-basic-income-scheme-is-within-reach/>;

Geraghty, L. (2022) ‘A basic income ‘could cut poverty to its lowest point in decades’, Big Issue, 20 May, <https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/basic-income-could-cut-poverty-to-lowest-point-in-decades-experts-claim/>;

Basic Income Today (2022) ‘A small revenue-neutral UBI could cut poverty to lowest in 60 years at no net cost, according to new research’, Basic Income Today, 25 May, <https://basicincometoday.com/a-small-revenue-neutral-ubi-could-cut-poverty-to-lowest-in-60-years-at-no-net-cost-according-to-new-research/>;

Mahmood, B. (2022) ‘Voices on the Left: 5 Blogs from the Left you need to read this week’, Left Foot Forward, 23 May, <https://leftfootforward.org/2022/05/voices-on-the-left-5-blogs-from-the-left-you-need-to-read-this-week-22/>;

University of York (2022) ‘Basic income could cut poverty to lowest level in 60 years at no net cost’, University of York, May 20, <https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2022/research/basic-income-could-cut-poverty/>, reprinted Phys.org, 24 May, <https://phys.org/news/2022-05-basic-income-poverty-lowest-years.html