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Fire chief sacked over disabled YouTuber's destroyed equipment

A London fire chief has been dismissed after crews, during a home safety check, threw a disabled content creator's vital equipment into a skip. The incident, described as 'appalling,' caused significant distress and has prompted a formal apology from the

DWP's New Disability Scheme Sparks Fury and Fear

The UK government's new 'Chance to Work' scheme for disabled benefits claimants is facing fierce criticism from charities and opposition MPs, who warn it will force vulnerable people into unsuitable jobs under threat of losing their financial lifeline.

Urgent Blue Badge Warning For Disabled Drivers

Drivers with disabilities are being issued an urgent warning as councils crack down on Blue Badge misuse with new surveillance tech. Find out how these changes could affect you.

Rayner used son's NHS compensation for second home

Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces scrutiny after reports reveal she used compensation from her disabled son's NHS clinical negligence claim to help buy a second property. The revelation raises ethical questions amid her party's stance on housing an

Driver fined £1,000 for fake Blue Badge use

A motorist in Greater Manchester has been hit with a massive £1,000 penalty after falsely claiming to be a Blue Badge holder. Discover how council enforcers uncovered the deceit.

New Driveway Parking Rule for England Causes Controversy

A major change to the Highway Code in England now permits residents to park across their own dropped kerbs, even if it obstructs the pavement. Discover what this means for pedestrians, wheelchair users, and parents with prams.

£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby

A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma

Father admits mercy killing of disabled son

Emmanuel Haros, 44, pleads guilty to manslaughter after suffocating his severely disabled 7-year-old son in their Surrey home. The tragic case raises difficult questions about carer burden and mercy killings.

Canada reviews euthanasia for disabled newborns

Exclusive: A profound ethical debate ignites as Canada's special parliamentary committee reviews whether medically assisted dying should include 'mature minors' and infants with severe disabilities. Critics warn of a dangerous ethical frontier.

Crackdown on drivers using dead relatives' Blue Badges

UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.

Florida Man Bullies Disabled Children on School Bus

A Florida man faces intense backlash after a viral video captured him verbally abusing and intimidating children with special needs on their school bus. The incident, met with swift condemnation, has sparked a police investigation and a wider conversation

Urgent RAC Warning Over Costly Parking Mistake

The RAC has issued a stark warning to UK drivers about a common parking error that is causing a surge in breakdowns and costly recovery operations. Experts reveal the simple checks to avoid a potential nightmare.

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