As the US Justice Department changes its civil rights priorities under Trump, investigations into school seclusion and restraint stall, leaving disabled and minority children vulnerable. Read the full investigation.
New data reveals over 6,500 Australian doctors received payments from drug firms. Experts warn this influences prescriptions, raising serious healthcare ethics questions. Read the full investigation.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
A deep dive into Britain's worklessness crisis, where rising unemployment, mental health struggles, and a £76.8bn benefits bill reveal a nation in distress. Read the full investigation.
The UK's financial watchdog is considering major mortgage reforms to help freelancers, gig workers, and first-time buyers. New rules could offer flexible payments and easier access to home loans.
A woman shares her story of familial estrangement after her older brother's volatile temper turned to ableist abuse following her life-changing diagnosis. Read her journey to emotional freedom.
A 15-year-old with a disability argues that proposed social media age restrictions would sever a vital connection to community and support. Read why she says the government's plan is misguided.
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
Universal Credit recipients with health conditions are urged to check eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially boosting monthly income to £1,149. Learn how to claim.
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
A father reveals his daughter reapplied for a wheelchair seven times, exposing a crisis in NHS services for young disabled people. Read the full story and letters.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget pledges £15bn for welfare, with Universal Credit rising 6.2% and the two-child cap scrapped. See how much more you'll get from April 2026.
Plans for contactless tap-in tap-out travel to Stansted and Southend airports are delayed until summer 2026 due to technical issues. Find out which stations are affected.
Exclusive: The NDIS is set for a sweeping overhaul, with participants' support plans to be assessed by a computer. Advocates warn of a 'nightmare scenario' and ask: did we learn nothing from Robodebt?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into the sharp rise in diagnoses for mental health, ADHD, and autism. The probe follows data showing these conditions drive over half the post-pandemic rise in disability benefit claims.
Australians on the NDIS will have no independent avenue to challenge funding decisions under a new system, a Senate estimates hearing has been told. Learn the implications.
Plans to automate NDIS funding decisions could mirror the robodebt disaster, threatening essential support for people with complex disabilities. Learn why human oversight is vital.
New Motability changes will remove suitable vehicles and scrap £300m in tax reliefs, hitting disabled users' independence. Critics call the policy 'deeply cynical'.
Hannah Shewan Stevens shares her 10-year struggle to call herself 'disabled' and her fight against societal stigma. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, she calls for greater awareness and equality.
Exclusive: A major NDIS revamp will see funding decisions automated by computer, drastically reducing human discretion and appeal options for participants. Read the full details.
Lloyd Pinn, 8, with a severe disability, learns to skateboard using a custom frame in Melbourne. His story highlights true inclusion and accessible sport for all children.
A firefighter forced out of her job after a colleague read her private diary wins a £42,853 tribunal payout for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Read the full story.
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
A London man's 24-month battle with the NHS wheelchair service reveals a system in crisis, leaving him isolated and struggling for basic independence. Read his story and the official response.
A complete guide to the UK's Motability scheme. Learn who is eligible, what benefits are included, and the latest changes announced in the Budget. Find out if you can lease a vehicle.
US President Donald Trump faces backlash for using a derogatory term to describe Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, defending his comments to reporters. Read the full story.
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
A Ghanaian carer cancels all benefits including her autistic daughter's disability allowance amid fears new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Read her story.