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Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over Voice

Johnny Cash's estate is taking legal action against Coca-Cola, alleging the unauthorised use of his voice in a national ad campaign. Discover the details of the lawsuit.

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.

Cape Cod Chips Sued Again Over Ingredients

Cape Cod potato chips face a new class action lawsuit alleging false 'no artificial ingredients' claims. Discover the details of the case and what it means for consumers.

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.

Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial

A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.

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.

Raptors sue Knicks in explosive NBA espionage case

The NBA faces a major scandal as the Toronto Raptors file a bombshell lawsuit alleging the New York Knicks orchestrated a corporate espionage scheme by hiring a former employee with thousands of confidential files.

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.

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