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.
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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.
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.
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.
Accountancy Firms Challenge Big Law's Market Share
Major accountancy firms are aggressively expanding into legal services, threatening traditional law firms' dominance. Discover how this shift impacts the UK legal landscape and what it means for clients.
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.
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.
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.
London's Best Christmas Carols & Services 2024
Discover the most magical Christmas carol services, concerts and festive musical events across London this holiday season. From royal chapels to candlelit cathedrals.
Terminal cancer patient's benefits stopped abroad
A mother with incurable cancer faces financial ruin after the DWP stopped her disability payments because she became too sick abroad to return to the UK within time limits.
7 Health Conditions Eligible for Extra Financial Support
Discover which common health conditions could make you eligible for additional financial assistance through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits.
Britain's invisible care network revealed
Amidst ongoing crises, an intricate web of informal care continues to sustain vulnerable people across the UK, revealing the hidden resilience of our social fabric.
Evelyn Partners Accelerates AI Adoption in Wealth Management
Leading wealth manager Evelyn Partners reveals ambitious AI adoption strategy to transform client services and operational efficiency across their UK operations.
First Responders' Trauma from Young Driver Deaths
Exclusive investigation reveals the psychological toll on emergency workers dealing with fatal road accidents involving young drivers across Britain
Mental Health Experts, Not Police, For Crisis Calls
Exclusive analysis reveals how sending mental health professionals instead of armed officers to emergency calls could save lives and transform public safety in the UK.
Blackstone VP & Progress Together CEO on Female Finance Leaders
Exclusive FN London event brings together Blackstone's Annemarie Spadafora and Progress Together's Lizzie Smith to tackle gender diversity in financial services leadership.
London Bridge Station Evacuated in Police Emergency
Major disruption at London Bridge station as police emergency forces evacuation during evening rush hour. Full details on the incident that brought travel to a standstill.
Worker rescued after 11 hours in medieval tower collapse
Emergency crews pull construction worker from rubble of collapsed 14th-century tower in dramatic overnight operation after 11 hours trapped beneath medieval stonework.
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