UN Criticises New Zealand Over Māori Rights Failures
A damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
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From hero to abuser: A brother's cruel slurs
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.
Teen with disability fears being cut off from social media lifeline
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.
Biden Criticises Republicans on Transgender Rights
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
NHS wheelchair service failing young disabled, letters reveal
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.
NDIS plans to be computer-generated in major overhaul
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?
Review into rising mental health, ADHD and autism demand
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.
Workers Get Unfair Dismissal Rights After Six Months in 2027
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
NDIS participants lose appeal rights on funding
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.
NDIS Automation Puts Vulnerable Lives at Risk
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.
Motability cuts: Disabled hit by car ban and tax relief loss
New Motability changes will remove suitable vehicles and scrap £300m in tax reliefs, hitting disabled users' independence. Critics call the policy 'deeply cynical'.
10-Year Journey to Accepting a Disabled Identity
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.
NDIS plans to be decided by computer with limited appeal
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.
Colombian family files complaint over US airstrike killing
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
Boy with rare genetic condition finds joy in adaptive skateboarding
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.
Firefighter wins £40k payout over diary snooping case
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.
Two-Year NHS Wheelchair Service Delay Leaves User Stranded
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.
Guide to the DWP Motability Scheme: Eligibility & Updates
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.
Trump uses offensive slur against Democrat governor
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.
Carer cancels benefits over immigration rule changes
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.
Budget Motability cuts follow rightwing campaign
Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget, removing tax breaks for premium vehicles after rightwing social media campaign. Disability groups condemn lack of consultation.
Cartoonist Rowson Targets Labour's Workers' Rights Shift
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson delivers scathing visual commentary on Labour's controversial workers' rights manifesto changes. Discover the artistic protest.
Major Artists Unite for Trans Rights at Wembley
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wolf Alice join Olly Alexander's Trans Mission charity concert at Wembley Arena to support trans rights and fight discrimination. Tickets on sale December 2nd.
Labour MPs revolt over Starmer workers' rights U-turn
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour drops day-one unfair dismissal from workers' rights bill
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
Gov U-turn: Day-one employment rights scrapped
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Labour accused of manifesto breach over workers' rights
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal pledge
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal rights
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
Labour U-turns on workers' rights manifesto pledge
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.
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