Motability drops BMW, Mercedes for UK-made cars
The Motability scheme is removing premium brands like BMW and Mercedes to focus on British-built vehicles, aiming to support thousands of UK manufacturing jobs by 2035.
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Blue Badge Renewal Warning for Disabled Drivers
Urgent reminder for 2.84 million Blue Badge holders: Permits expire after 3 years. Failure to renew risks a £1,000 fine. Apply now to avoid penalties.
Blue Badge Holders Face Fines in 11 UK Parking Spots
Over 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in Great Britain risk fines for parking in 11 restricted areas. Learn the rules to avoid penalties and park safely.
Top Cop's 5 Essential Tips for New UK Drivers
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
Motability Scheme Faces Overhaul: PIP Changes Loom
Exclusive: The government considers tightening Motability eligibility rules amid concerns the scheme is 'unsustainable', potentially affecting thousands of disabled drivers across the UK.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
Katie Price shares Harvey hospital health update
Former glamour model Katie Price provides a heartfelt update on her son Harvey's hospital treatment, revealing new details about his ongoing health challenges and their family's resilience.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Disabled man died naked in cell with spit hood
A coronial inquest has heard shocking details of a disabled Northern Territory man's death while naked, handcuffed and wearing a spit hood in a Darwin police cell, raising serious questions about custodial care practices.
Chalmers' Ex Accuses Him of Abandoning Disabled Son
Talia Oatway, former partner of Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers, unleashes furious social media rant accusing the reality TV personality of abandoning their disabled three-year-old son Oakley in emotional online outburst.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Blue Badge Parking: Your Complete Free Parking Guide
Essential guide reveals where Blue Badge holders can park without charge, including supermarket policies and city-specific exemptions you need to know.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies at 70
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing disabled actor who transformed British television and theatre while championing disability rights.
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.
Theatre's Invisible Barrier: Disabled Audiences Excluded
An alarming new report reveals UK theatres are failing disabled patrons, with inaccessible venues, poor communication, and systemic exclusion creating 'cultural segregation'.
Police officer suspended over disabled mocking TikTok video
A Merseyside Police officer faces suspension after filming and sharing a TikTok video that cruelly mocked a disabled man, prompting internal investigation and widespread condemnation.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Woman demands disabled passenger's train seat in viral video
A woman's extraordinary demand for a disabled passenger's priority seat on a busy train has sparked outrage after being captured on video and going viral across social media platforms.
Disabled man screamed at by warden in legal parking spot
A disabled man was left shaken after being screamed at by a council traffic warden while legally parked in a Westminster disabled bay. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about disability discrimination and council enforcement practices.
Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
Motability users get £3,000 payments with warning
Thousands of disabled drivers using the Motability scheme could receive unexpected £3,000 payments, but experts warn this might signal upcoming financial challenges for the programme.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
Disabled influencer stabbed to death during livestream
A disabled Christian influencer known for her inspirational content was stabbed to death while livestreaming in a shocking attack that has horrified followers across France and beyond.
Spanish villagers create English signs for lost lorry drivers
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
Daughter's rare condition breaks hearts daily
Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a family coping with their daughter's rare Cri Du Chat syndrome, revealing the daily challenges and emotional toll of caring for a child with complex needs.
Blue Badge Support Could Offer £1,200 to Disabled Brits
Millions of disabled people across the UK could receive enhanced financial support through their Blue Badge eligibility, with potential payments reaching £1,200 annually in a major benefits shake-up.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
Veteran betrayed by Santos blasts Trump's support
A disabled US Navy veteran speaks out after being swindled by George Santos, expressing outrage at Donald Trump's support for the convicted fraudster. The emotional victim reveals how Santos's lies cost him thousands during his congressional campaign.
Blue Badge Warning: Avoid This Parking Error
Disabled motorists are being warned about a critical parking error that could invalidate their insurance and lead to substantial fines, even when displaying Blue Badges correctly.
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