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ADHD engineer creates credit card-linked tech nails

London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban reveals how her ADHD inspired revolutionary wearable tech including payment-enabled nails and smart clothing. Discover how she's inspiring STEM diversity.

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.

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.

Ukraine's Brave1 drone system devastates Russian forces

Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Brave1' drone defence system is systematically dismantling Russian military positions, with devastating new footage revealing the destruction of armoured vehicles and soldier positions in a high-tech battlefield revolution.

SF AI Crime Tool Sparks Controversy Over Trump Comparisons

A sophisticated AI system deployed by San Francisco police to forecast criminal activity faces mounting criticism after allegedly drawing parallels between crime patterns and Donald Trump's political rallies, raising serious concerns about algorithmic bia

AirPods Pro 3 to Feature Advanced Hearing Aid Technology

Apple's upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are poised to transform from premium earbuds into sophisticated hearing aids, featuring cutting-edge health monitoring technology that could disrupt the traditional hearing assistance market.

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'.

Zillow launches messaging to speed up UK home sales

Property giant Zillow introduces groundbreaking messaging platform to accelerate home sales as UK housing market faces significant challenges. New feature connects buyers and sellers directly.

High-Tech Sleep Gadgets Transforming British Rest

Discover how cutting-edge sleep technology, from smart rings to AI-powered pillows, is helping Britons combat insomnia and achieve the perfect night's rest. Are these gadgets worth the investment?

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.

GM and Ford reverse CarPlay and Android Auto ban

Major car manufacturers GM and Ford face customer backlash and perform dramatic reversals on plans to ditch popular smartphone integration systems in favour of proprietary technology.

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.

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