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    What would you do with free money? Jump to media player Villagers in Kenya are taking part in the world's largest trial to see what happens when charity cash goes directly to the people who need it.
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    What’s it like living on a basic income? Jump to media player A pilot scheme in Finland has taken 2,000 unemployed people off benefits, and given them a basic income of 560 euros per month.
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