Coverage
A right-wing think tank is now supporting Universal Basic Income – but they’ve missed the point – Daily Times

Free bus passes for under-25s – Labour
UK Labour Party announces that they will bring in free bus travel for everyone under 25

Why we need to broaden the debate about social protection in the MENA region
A lack of universal or adequate benefits is a major problem
Universalism: Reasserting the Vision of The Welfare State
towards “providing for all the things which all should enjoy in a modern community”

What would a truly universal Universal Basic Services look like?
Expand the boundaries of what is possible for the political conversation

Scottish parliament votes for increased taxes to provide essential funding for public services
The budget will increase funding to provide essential funding for public services
Universal Basic Services and how it compares to Universal Basic Income
In the past few months, there has been significant interest in parts of the blogosphere with the idea of Universal Basic Services, a vision of state provision of services that not only covers education and healthcare but also transport, information, food and housing.
Telecoms giants are charging many rural homes full price for a pitiful service
Existing Internet service too expensive and delivers poor service.