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New Orleans Church Settles Abuse Claims for $100m

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to a landmark $100 million settlement with 450 clergy abuse survivors, a pivotal step in a long-running bankruptcy case. Discover the details of the historic agreement.

4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse

A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.

Young adults miss economic abuse warning signs

A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.

Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51

Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.

Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal

Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.

Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.

DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling

A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.

DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted

The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.

DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable

A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.

DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes

The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.

LA County agrees to $700m sexual abuse settlement

Los Angeles County agrees to pay nearly $700 million to settle sexual abuse claims involving over 1,300 plaintiffs in what becomes one of the largest institutional abuse settlements in US history.

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