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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.

Hollywood star in Gupta's Anglo-Indian Hedda Gabler

Acclaimed playwright Tanika Gupta revolutionises Ibsen's classic with groundbreaking Anglo-Indian interpretation, casting a major Hollywood star in a production that's rewriting theatrical history.

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.

The Line of Beauty: Riveting Thatcher-Era Drama

Discover our compelling review of The Line of Beauty at London's Almeida Theatre - a powerful adaptation of Alan Hollinghurst's award-winning novel that masterfully explores 1980s politics, sexuality, and hypocrisy.

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.

Phar Lap Electro-Swing Musical: Dazzling But Uneven

The Guardian's review of 'Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical' reveals a production bursting with creative ambition, spectacular visuals, and infectious energy, though narrative coherence occasionally falters in this bold reimagining of racing legend.

Elmet's Haunting Theatre Triumph in Bradford

Fiona Mozley's Booker-shortlisted novel 'Elmet' receives a stunning theatrical adaptation at Bradford's Loading Bay theatre, delivering a powerful exploration of family, land, and vengeance in modern Yorkshire.

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'.

Perth's Magical White Christmas Reimagining

Perth Theatre's magical production of A Piano Full of Feathers breathes spectacular new life into Irving Berlin's classic White Christmas, delivering festive enchantment for modern audiences.

Lily Allen's 'Nobody Wants This' Stuns Critics

Lily Allen's West End debut in 'Nobody Wants This' has stunned critics with its raw emotional power and unexpected theatrical brilliance, marking a remarkable career transformation for the pop star.

Swedish Royal Theatre's Elverket Stage Faces Closure

Stockholm's prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre announces the potential closure of its innovative Elverket stage following the final performance of Hamlet, sparking concerns about Sweden's cultural landscape and the future of experimental theatre.

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