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.
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Rage Rooms Boom: 90% of Customers Are Women
Demand for rage rooms is surging across the UK, with 90% of customers being women. Discover why women are seeking cathartic release and explore the data behind the growing gender anger gap.
NHS Pay Debate: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Outcry
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts as a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a retired teacher defends his £50,000 pay. Read the full story and share your views.
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.
Women's degree celebrations trigger male anger online
Female academics face misogynistic abuse after sharing degree achievements online. Experts explain why successful women threaten certain men and how this reflects wider societal issues.
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.
Sycamore Gap offspring planted across the UK
Saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted nationwide in a National Trust project, creating a living legacy from the lost landmark.
Reeves faces £30bn tax gap before Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must address a £30bn fiscal shortfall with potential tax rises, risking business and consumer confidence. Discover the Budget's impact.
Sycamore Gap saplings planted across UK after felling
The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted across the UK. Discover how 49 new trees will continue the legacy of the iconic landmark.
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.
Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted as 'Trees of Hope'
The National Trust begins planting 49 saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree at symbolic UK sites, ensuring its legacy lives on through hope and inspiration.
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.
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Women turning away from investing - new research
Financial journalist Iona Bain reveals why women are pausing investments amid life pressures. New eToro research shows £678bn gender investment gap. Discover the real reasons behind this trend.
Meritocracy Myth: Why Luck Matters in Success
Julian Richer argues that recognising luck's role in success could tackle Britain's record wealth gap and make society fairer for all. Join the conversation.
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.
Gap Years: More Than Just Travel for UK Students
Discover why gap years are becoming essential for UK students to save money and gain maturity before university, especially for those from regional areas facing financial pressures.
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.
NHS Consultants Threaten Strike Over Pay Dispute
Hospital consultants demand 5.5% pay rise and threaten industrial action if government fails to meet December deadline. Read about the escalating NHS crisis.
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.
Resident doctors launch new strike over pay
BMA chief defends latest resident doctor walkouts, stating pay is 'way down' compared to 2008 despite last year's deal. Discover the key arguments from both sides.
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.
Hailey Bieber's £50 Gap '90s Jeans Are A Hit
Hailey Bieber champions affordable fashion with her £50 Gap Low Waisted 90s Loose Jeans. Get the supermodel's vintage look and shop the celeb-approved denim now.
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