3 h. ago Voices: I know how to get sick and disabled people back to work

The government’s proposed ‘ruthless’ cuts to the welfare payments won’t fix our broken benefits system, says disability rights campaigner Kamran Mallick – instead, some targeted investments would actually pay dividends

Politics

4 h. ago DWP new bank account checks branded 'sledgehammer' that could 'punish' claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions could soon be granted new powers to look at the financial transactions of those claiming benefits

Economics

4 h. ago DWP 'sledgehammer' bank account policy warning for disabled people

Critics of new proposed powers for the DWP warned that it could disproportionately affect those claiming disability benefits

Events

7 h. ago Starmer braces for rebellion over welfare cuts as Labour accused of ‘pushing disabled people into poverty’

Labour backbencher warns of ‘deep, deep concern’ from colleagues over planned cuts

Politics

3 d. ago New DWP plans to help thousands of sick and disabled people on benefits into work

DWP will provide additional support for around 65,000 sick and disabled people to help ‘unlock the benefits of work’.

Politics

3 d. ago The Scottish government must do more for disabled people, with many being forced to food banks

Our governments must not balance the books on the backs of people struggling to get by.

Politics

4 d. ago 'Life costs disabled people more, but I found clever trick to save thousands'

The average disabled household needs an additional £1,010 a month to enjoy the same standard of living as non-disabled households. That's the equivalent of an extra £12,120 annually, but now a new site is offering discounts for people on PIP

Politics

4 d. ago PIP claimants can save over £1,400 each year with free disabled discount scheme

Disabled people can get access to discounts with hundreds of retailers and brands. And people claiming benefits could be entitled to an average saving of £118 a month

Economics

4 d. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from next month

Social Security Scotland will deliver 18 benefits and one-off payments by the end of 2025.

Economics

5 d. ago People on PIP could save over £1,400 this year through new disabled discount scheme

Millions of disabled people could save up to £118 each month with Purpl.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could save over £1,400 with new discount scheme

The brand - which launched in July last year - says it is working to address the financial pressures for disabled people who need an additional £12,120 a year - to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households

Economics

7 d. ago Inside controversial world of sex workers who service disabled people

Legal licensed sex workers Hannah Whitmore Foxx and Jupiter Jetson, both of Nevada, revealed how they cater to and adapt services to clients with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Politics

1 week ago Duke of Edinburgh appointed patron of Lord's Taverners in charity's 75th year

The Duke’s patronage will continue a long line of Royal support for the charity that uses cricket to empower and positively impact the lives of disadvantaged and disabled young people

Politics

1 week ago BBC star Gary Lineker defects to rival ITV for new TV show which will see him questioned by autistic interviewers

The Match Of The Day presenter is the first star to be confirmed for new show Assembly, which will see him questioned by a group of people who are autistic neurodivergent and/or learning disabled.

Culture

1 week ago DWP responds to calls to 'stop repeating’ PIP assessments for all disabled people

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for changes to be made to PIP reviews.

Politics

1 week ago Only 1% of UK workers off sick find jobs within 6 months, report says

Think-tank’s findings show need to change financial incentives to help ill and disabled people return to employment

Politics

2 w. ago New update on calls to 'stop repeating’ PIP assessments for all disabled people

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for changes to be made to PIP reviews.

Politics