Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Implement an unconditional Universal Basic Income to over 16s in UK
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
Begin a genuine unconditional and permanent Universal Basic Income (UBI) program, that gives all UK residents over the age of 16, £1250 per calendar month, regardless of employment status or any other factor, to replace Universal Credit (UC) whilst maintaining other benefits (child, disability...)
Universal Basic Income (UBI) could massively decrease poverty, improve conditions of living for many residents of the UK, and increase people's contribution to the economy beyond housing, food and transport, ultimately growing the economy over time. Enabling time for further education, and searches for more favourable jobs, increasing job satisfaction. Work will give purpose and provide more luxuries, whilst the worry of being able to buy food and pay for accommodation is massively reduced, decreasing stress.
Timeline
| 12 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
12 May 2021
Closed
12 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.