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Bakery Boss Fined £345k for Exploiting Disabled Teen

A Sydney bakery owner forced a teen with an intellectual disability to fund business costs and a family holiday. The court has ordered over £345,000 in compensation and penalties. Read the shocking details.

Betty Boop, Blondie enter public domain in 2026

Classic characters Betty Boop and Blondie will become public property on 1 Jan 2026, joining iconic detectives and Golden Age films. Explore the cultural shift and its creative implications.

Artists Win Boost in UK AI Copyright Battle

A government consultation reveals overwhelming support for protecting artists' copyright from AI mining. Dua Lipa and Elton John back the campaign. Read the latest.

Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over Voice

Johnny Cash's estate is taking legal action against Coca-Cola, alleging the unauthorised use of his voice in a national ad campaign. Discover the details of the lawsuit.

Kendall Resets AI Policy: Artists Must Be Paid

UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall pledges to reset AI copyright debate, siding with artists against tech firms scraping work without payment. Read the latest developments.

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.

Eminem Sues Australian Brand 'Swim Shady'

A former South Sydney Rabbitohs executive is fighting Eminem over his Swim Shady brand name. Discover the details of this bizarre international trademark dispute.

Amazon Sues Perplexity AI Over Copyright Claims

Tech giant Amazon launches legal action against AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of systematically scraping copyrighted content without permission in escalating AI copyright battle.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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