Thirty people could be paid £1,600 a month without any obligation under proposals for the first trial of a universal basic income in England. Researchers are looking to run a two-year pilot programme to see how it would change the lives of the group, with participants drawn from central Jarrow, in north-east England, and East Finchley, in north London. Supporters say schemes can simplify the welfare system and tackle poverty - but critics say it would be extremely costly and divert funding away from public services. So, would the scheme demonstrate that hard work doesn’t pay off? Broadcast on 06/06/23 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITV Hub 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITV Hub: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3 http://www.itv.com/ #GMB #crises #finance