Minimum wage rises to £12.71 for millions of workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
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Reeves to scrap £300m Motability tax breaks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to remove £300m in tax relief from the Motability scheme, impacting car costs for disabled people. Learn the full budget implications.
Carer's Allowance Review Finds Systemic DWP Failures
A devastating review reveals systemic DWP failures led to a carer's allowance crisis, pushing unpaid carers into debt and wasting hundreds of millions in taxpayer money.
State Pension to rise by £561 in Budget
UK state pension is set for a £561 annual increase due to the triple lock, but it brings pensioners closer to the income tax threshold. Learn the details.
Family's Journey with Daughter's Rare Chromosome Disorder
A London family shares their emotional journey caring for their 11-year-old daughter with a rare chromosome disorder. They fundraise for vital therapy to help her progress.
Motability axes luxury cars like BMW and Mercedes
The Motability scheme will no longer offer luxury cars like BMW and Mercedes, shifting focus to British-built vehicles ahead of the 2025 UK Budget. Discover the full details and impact.
Carer's Allowance scandal: £357m overpayment crisis
Revealing a decade of DWP failures leaving unpaid carers with huge debts and criminal convictions. Discover the full timeline and government response.
Carer's Allowance Scandal Victims Demand Justice
Hundreds of carers wrongly accused of fraud speak out as landmark review exposes DWP failures. Victims share harrowing stories of prosecution and financial ruin.
DWP to reassess 300k carer's allowance cases
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.
Special needs services face collapse in England
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
NDIS disability sector in 'market failure' crisis
Australia's not-for-profit disability sector faces collapse due to frozen NDIS price caps, with providers reporting 12% losses over five years. Urgent reform demanded.
Student's adaptive fashion brand transforms lives
Hanan Tantush created Intotum after her grandad struggled with clothing post-stoma surgery. Her adaptive fashion brand is now thriving, proving disability and style can coexist.
Chris McCausland explores AI's revolutionary impact for blind
Comedian Chris McCausland investigates groundbreaking AI technology that could transform independence for blind people in his BBC documentary Seeing into the Future. Watch now on iPlayer.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Your £300 Guide
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
How a small gesture with hearing aids revealed true love
Lynda Leigh shares how her husband David's quiet, caring gesture with her hearing aids revealed the depth of his love. Discover their moving love story that ended in tragedy.
Chris McCausland explores future tech for disabled people
Comedian Chris McCausland's BBC documentary reveals how emerging technology from AI to driverless cars is creating unprecedented independence for disabled people. A must-watch perspective shift.
Wicked's Authentic Casting: A Landmark for Disability
The new Wicked film casts a disabled actor, Marissa Bode, as Nessarose, challenging industry norms. Discover why authentic representation matters now more than ever.
Check for £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment
As UK temperatures plummet to -7°C, see if you're eligible for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Use the official postcode checker to claim your cash boost.
Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
Perfect Show for Rachel: A Star Takes Control
Meet Rachel O'Mahony, the learning-disabled star directing her own madcap variety show. Discover how this award-winning production challenges perceptions of disability in the UK theatre scene.
Wicked's Marissa Bode on disability representation
Marissa Bode, the first disabled actor to play Nessarose in Wicked, calls for an end to 'cripping up' and better disability representation in Hollywood. Discover her journey.
Disability rights activist Alice Wong dies aged 51
Alice Wong, pioneering disability rights activist and writer, passes away at 51. Her work championed autonomy for disabled people and marginalised communities. Discover her powerful legacy.
Chris McCausland on blindness, Strictly and his memoir
Blind comedian Chris McCausland reveals his journey from software engineer to Strictly Come Dancing champion, discussing his memoir and surprising career path. Discover his inspiring story.
Dick Harris: A Life for Disability Rights
Dick Harris, who spent a lifetime advocating for disability rights and independent living, has died aged 71. Discover his inspiring journey from institutional care to becoming a force for change.
Coronation Street star Melissa Johns welcomes baby girl
Former Coronation Street actress Melissa Johns announces the arrival of her first child with husband Dan Hampton. See the sweet photos and her inspiring journey.
HMRC: Increase Your Tax-Free Allowance to £20,070
Discover how to legally increase your Personal Allowance to £20,070 and earn £7,500 tax-free via HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme. Learn how to claim today.
Lords: Hybrid Work Can Help Disabled People into Jobs
A House of Lords committee urges the government to promote hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to help disabled people and carers access employment. Discover how flexibility could fix Britain's worklessness crisis.
NDIA uses AI for NDIS draft plans amid automation concerns
Exclusive: NDIA staff use machine learning for NDIS draft plans while limiting generative AI to emails. Documents reveal 20% productivity gains but experts warn of automation bias risks.
Boost Your Income by £16,000 Tax-Free
Discover five legitimate ways for UK families to generate over £16,000 of tax-free income. Expert tips from AJ Bell help you leverage allowances and reliefs you might be missing.
Cat Burns Reveals Deafness in Emotional Traitors UK Moment
Singer-songwriter Cat Burns opens up about her deafness in a powerful moment on Celebrity Traitors UK, creating one of television's most authentic disability awareness moments.
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