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Ellie Goldstein Makes Strictly History With Down's Syndrome

In a landmark moment for diversity on British television, model Ellie Goldstein is set to become the first contestant with Down's syndrome to grace the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, championing inclusivity and challenging perceptions.

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts

Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.

Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift

Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.

Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.

BBC Defends Non-Binary Thomas the Tank Engine Casting

BBC Children's Director Patricia Hidalgo stands firm on the casting of non-binary actor Bruno Thomas in 'Thomas & Friends', calling it 'authentic' and 'important for representation' despite facing criticism from some viewers.

'Deaf' Film: A Raw Look at Parenting & Deafness

A powerful new British film, 'Deaf', is generating Oscar buzz for its authentic portrayal of a couple navigating parenthood and profound hearing loss. This must-see documentary challenges perceptions.

Outrage Over 'Shocking' TV Stereotypes of Older People

A damning new report exposes the UK television industry's pervasive ageism, revealing how older people are consistently portrayed as frail, out-of-touch, and a burden on society. Campaigners and viewers demand an immediate overhaul of broadcasting standar

Green Party's Polanski slams 'undemocratic' UK electoral system

Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party, has launched a scathing attack on the UK's First Past the Post system, calling it a 'barrier to democracy' and vowing to fight for proportional representation ahead of the next general election.

Netflix UK Adds Brutal Crime Drama 'The Victims' Game'

Netflix UK has unleashed the brutal Taiwanese crime thriller 'The Victims' Game'. This gripping series follows a forensic detective with Asperger's on a dark journey to solve a murder that implicates his own daughter. A must-watch for fans of intense, psy

Snoop Dogg Demands Ban on Pixar's Lightyear

Rap icon Snoop Dogg has called for a boycott of Pixar's 'Lightyear', criticising its inclusion of a same-sex kiss and labelling it inappropriate for children. The controversy reignites debates over LGBTQ+ representation in family films.

Snoop Dogg Slams 'Scared' Disney Over Lightyear Kiss

Rap icon Snoop Dogg has publicly criticised Disney for its initial decision to remove a same-sex kiss from the film Lightyear, calling the studio 'scared' and accusing it of bowing to pressure.

Daniel Dae Kim slams Hollywood's casting 'overcorrection'

Hollywood star Daniel Dae Kim critiques the industry's flawed approach to Asian representation, arguing that focusing on an actor's specific nationality over talent is a misguided 'overcorrection' that misses the point of true diversity.

Disability Groups Revolt Against NDIS Reforms for Children

Major disability advocacy organisations have launched a fierce campaign against the Albanese government's proposed changes to the NDIS, warning new access rules for autistic children and those with developmental delays will cause widespread harm and force

Port of Seattle sued for discrimination by ill ex-employee

A former Port of Seattle worker, Chris Linhardt, is suing his ex-employer for alleged disability discrimination after being made redundant while battling terminal cancer. The maritime operations manager claims the public port authority failed to provide r

Lenny Henry's Bold BBC Diversity Stand

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry reveals the moment he threatened to quit the BBC in a powerful fight for better Black and Asian representation, a move that changed British television forever.

United Airlines Sued Over HIV Discrimination

A United Airlines flight attendant is suing the carrier, alleging he was barred from working international routes and denied a promotion after disclosing his HIV-positive status, in a case that could set a major precedent for disability rights in the avia

Lenny Henry: TV diversity is just 'box-ticking'

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry delivers a powerful critique, stating the British television industry's diversity efforts are merely superficial 'box-ticking' and have not delivered real change for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic professionals.

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