EU demands £2.6bn from UK in post-Brexit budget shock
The European Union has issued a stunning £2.6 billion demand to the UK, igniting a fresh post-Brexit financial confrontation that threatens to destabilise diplomatic relations.
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BP profits plunge 70% as oil prices retreat
BP reports staggering 70% profit drop as oil prices retreat from Ukraine war peaks. Discover how the energy titan is navigating market turbulence while maintaining shareholder payouts.
£4,800 benefit millions of Britons missing out on
Discover how hundreds of thousands of pensioners could be missing out on vital financial support worth up to £4,800 annually. Learn eligibility criteria and how to claim this underclaimed benefit.
Rent Payments Now Count Toward Your Credit Score
In a major credit scoring overhaul, Experian will now include rental payment history, helping millions of UK renters build creditworthiness and access better financial products.
Disabled man dies naked in cell with spit hood
Shocking inquest reveals disabled Northern Territory man died naked in police cell wearing spit hood and handcuffs, raising serious questions about custodial care standards.
DWP's £4.25 Rule Warning: Benefits At Risk
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent alert about little-known savings rule that could stop Universal Credit and other benefit payments immediately.
20,000 demand step-free access across London Tube
A groundswell of public support is forcing Transport for London to reconsider step-free access across the Underground network after a massive petition gains unprecedented backing.
The dating question disabled people dread
New research reveals the intrusive questions and dating challenges faced by disabled people, with many reporting being ghosted after revealing their conditions.
Centrelink payments suspended for thousands
Major Centrelink compliance operation sees welfare payments suspended for thousands of Australians failing to meet mutual obligation requirements. Experts warn vulnerable recipients are at risk.
Mobility Scooter User's Terrifying Near-Miss on Busy Road
Dramatic footage captures the heart-stopping moment a mobility scooter user narrowly avoids disaster while attempting to cross a major road, sparking urgent safety discussions.
TfL urged to accelerate step-free access programme
Transport for London is being urged to dramatically speed up its step-free access installations as campaigners warn current progress is 'glacially slow' and leaves disabled passengers stranded.
Michael McVeigh: Disability Rights Champion Dies at 78
Discover the inspiring journey of Michael McVeigh, whose pioneering work transformed accessibility and inclusion across Britain, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape our society.
Horror's Ableism Problem: Cinema's New Monsters
From Frankenstein's creature to modern horror villains, cinema has long used physical difference as shorthand for evil. Discover why the genre's new monsters still fail the disability community.
Child benefits stopped after mother missed flight to UK
A woman travelling from Italy to Britain had her child benefit payments suspended after failing to board her flight, raising questions about the DWP's real-time monitoring systems.
Alan Kilburn: Visionary disability rights campaigner dies
Remembering the extraordinary life of Alan Kilburn, the pioneering disability rights campaigner whose tireless advocacy created a more inclusive Britain for wheelchair users.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing actor and disability rights activist who shattered barriers in television and theatre.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in funding clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial National Disability Insurance Scheme talks with Mark Butler, escalating tensions over funding and reforms.
NHS denies lifesaving care to disabled child
A desperate mother reveals her exhausting nightly routine to prevent her daughter from choking to death while the NHS refuses to fund essential medical equipment.
Home Office paid migrant £500 to leave UK
Exclusive investigation reveals the Home Office paid Ethiopian migrant Hadush Kebatu £500 to voluntarily depart Britain, raising serious questions about taxpayer-funded 'incentive payments'.
NDIS Cuts Trap Disabled Australians in Hospitals
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to severe NDIS funding cuts, creating a growing healthcare crisis and leaving families in despair.
PIP eligibility overhaul could save £9bn yearly
Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment eligibility could save taxpayers £9 billion annually, but disability advocates warn of devastating consequences for vulnerable claimants.
PayPal & OpenAI Partner for ChatGPT Payments
Digital payments giant PayPal partners with OpenAI to integrate payment capabilities directly into ChatGPT, revolutionising how users transact through AI conversations.
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