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.
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Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
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.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
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'.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
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.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
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.
Blue Badge Support Could Offer £1,200 to Disabled Brits
Millions of disabled people across the UK could receive enhanced financial support through their Blue Badge eligibility, with potential payments reaching £1,200 annually in a major benefits shake-up.
Mirosław Chojecki: Dissident who challenged communist censorship
The remarkable story of Mirosław Chojecki, the Polish dissident whose underground publishing empire fuelled the Solidarity movement and helped bring down communist rule in Eastern Europe.
Mass Protests Reshape American Politics Against Trump
Across the United States, a powerful grassroots movement is challenging Donald Trump's presidency through unprecedented protests that are redefining American democracy.
We Retired Before 40: Our FIRE Journey Revealed
Discover how one couple achieved financial independence and retired early through extreme savings and smart investments. Their inspiring story reveals the sacrifices and strategies behind the FIRE movement.
Wild East Anglia: Grassroots movement rewilding eastern England
A growing citizen-led campaign is transforming East Anglia's landscape through a groundbreaking national pledge to restore nature across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Disabled face Motability cuts in Labour budget review
Exclusive: Labour's first budget could slash vital mobility payments for thousands of disabled people, sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Madagascar's Gen Z Topples President in Youth-Led Revolution
In an unprecedented political revolution, Madagascar's Generation Z has successfully ousted President Andry Rajoelina through sustained digital-led protests, marking a historic victory for youth activism in African politics.
Trump's racist rhetoric alarms conservatives ahead of 2024
Former President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism from within conservative circles over his increasingly inflammatory language and associations with controversial figures ahead of the 2024 election.
Warner Bros Discovery Faces Boycott Over Israel Stance
Major Hollywood studio Warner Bros Discovery confronts growing boycott campaign after pro-Israel social media post, sparking industry-wide debate about corporate political positions.
JD Vance defends Young Republicans in racist text scandal
Republican Senator JD Vance defends Young Republicans amid explosive racist text revelations, igniting fierce debate within Trump's political orbit as establishment figures scramble to contain the fallout.
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk
Former President Donald Trump bestows Presidential Medal of Freedom on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, sparking intense debate across political spectrum.
Republican Star's Private Telegram Chats Exposed in Leak
Exclusive: Private messages from a prominent young Republican operative reveal controversial political strategies and internal party tensions, causing shockwaves through conservative circles.
California's bold bid to unionise workers nationwide
California launches unprecedented campaign to unionise workers across multiple states, sparking fierce debate about workers' rights versus business interests in America's evolving labour landscape.
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