The EPA’s new interpretations are strategically designed to appeal to the current US Supreme Court’s view of agency authority.

Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.

Botswana has significantly expanded income support for older people but it’s left them without the care they need.

There are said to be around 200 MPs who are willing to reintroduce it as a private member’s bill.