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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.

Claim Cash for Delayed Trains - Your Rights Revealed

Discover how UK train passengers can turn travel frustration into financial compensation. Learn the secret rules rail companies don't advertise and claim what you're owed for delays and cancellations.

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.

Lloyds adds £800m to car finance compensation pot

Lloyds Banking Group faces mounting costs as it allocates another £800 million to cover compensation for historical motor finance commission claims, bringing total provisions to a staggering £2 billion.

NDIS rule changes put disabled lives at risk

Exclusive: A Queensland man who survived a catastrophic diving accident faces uncertainty as new NDIS assessment rules could strip away the essential care keeping him alive.

NZ compensates Samoa for 2012 ferry disaster

In a landmark move, New Zealand offers a formal apology and NZ$12.7 million compensation to Samoa for the 2012 ferry sinking that claimed five lives, marking a significant moment in Pacific diplomacy.

Scotland disability claims double under SNP

Shocking new figures reveal disability benefit claims in Scotland have skyrocketed by 100% since the SNP took power, raising serious questions about healthcare policies and economic impact.

Ausgrid Axes Safety Inspectors: Cheaper to Pay Payouts

A shocking internal review by Australian energy giant Ausgrid has led to a drastic cut in safety inspectors, after calculations showed it was more cost-effective to pay permanent disability compensation than to prevent accidents.

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