I saw this:
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/...ey-work-or-not
and thought it was an unusual but possibly interesting idea.

Imagine a Britain where the government pays every adult the basic cost of living. Whether rich or poor – or, crucially, whether you’re in paid employment or not – everyone gets the same weekly amount, with no strings attached.
Far-fetched? Maybe.
I've got no idea how they'd pay for it and what economic impact it would have.