17 h. ago Alan Shearer’s foundation to help disabled people reaches £7m landmark

The former England and Newcastle United footballer is aiming for more funds to keep an activity centre running.

Economics

21 h. ago DWP confirms ‘huge income boost’ for millions of pensioners, working age adults and disabled people

State Pension, working age, disability and devolved benefit payment rates have increased as part of the annual uprating exercise.

Economics

45 h. ago UK bans fake reviews and ‘sneaky’ hidden fees to protect online shoppers under new law

Retailers are responsible for removing fake reviews and ensuring legitimacy of new ones

Politics

46 h. ago Accessible side hustles and ways to make extra money if you have a disability

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry explores how disabled people can top up their income – especially if they face getting PIP and benefits cut

Politics

53 h. ago Fake reviews banned under new law aimed at protecting online shoppers

Retailers are responsible for removing fake reviews and ensuring legitimacy of new ones

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3 d. ago Wales' health minister blasts Rachel Reeves PIP decision as 'wrong' and one Welsh Government 'won't defend'

Wales' health minister Jeremy Miles said the Welsh Government would not have pursued a policy which will impact disabled people

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3 d. ago David Lammy says he regrets Trump has embraced protectionism, something not seen in US ‘for nearly a century’ – UK politics live

David Lammy, foreign secretary, says UK is ‘a nation that believes in open trade’ and says government is negotiating with US over economic agreementAn anti-abortion campaigner at the centre of a free speech controversy involving the US government has been found guilty of breaching a “buffer zone” outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic, PA Media reports. PA says:Livia Tossici-Bolt was convicted at Poole magistrates’ court of two charges of breaching the Public Spaces Protection Order on two days in March 2023.The case involved the 64-year-old from Bournemouth holding a sign saying “Here to talk, if you want”.But I think our approach should be to slightly stand back and think, what does Britain want, and can it get from the rest of the world, and what can we contribute?And in that regard, it’s important to realise that the rest of the G7, except the US, collectively are the same size as the United States. And I would have thought a very sensible thing to be doing is having a serious co...

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3 d. ago David Lammy says Trump has taken US economic policy back 100 years with ‘return to protectionism’ – UK politics live

David Lammy, foreign secretary, says UK is ‘a nation that believes in open trade’ and says government is negotiating with US over economic agreementThe official plan to increase access to NHS dental services in England has been a “complete failure”, and some of the government’s initiatives have worsened the crisis, a damning report warns, Andrew Gregory reports.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, is at the Nato HQ in Brussels this morning, where Nato foreign ministers are meeting. Speaking to the media, he said President Trump was taking US economic policy back almost a century by embracing protectionism. He said:The United Kingdom, like France, is a great maritime nation.We are a nation that believes in open trade, and I regret the return to protectionism in the United States, something that we’ve not seen for nearly a century. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Forbes calls on UK ministers to strike trade deal with US after Trump tariffs

The Scottish Deputy First Minister said the UK Government should ‘recognise the potential opportunities of a trade agreement with the US’.

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5 d. ago Scotch Whisky Association ‘disappointed’ with Donald Trump’s tariff announcement

The SWA said it would continue to support efforts by the UK Government to reach a compromise agreement with Mr Trump’s administration.

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6 d. ago New devolved benefit payment rates due this month for pensioners, disabled people and families

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

Economics

7 d. ago Government considers free bus pass 'next steps' for disabled people after peak times review

At the moment people can only travel for free off-peak between 9.30am and 11pm, Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Vow to support disabled people into jobs undermined by work coach shortfall’

A National Audit Office report found wide variation in the rate at which job centres in different areas got people into work.

Politics

9 d. ago Infected blood scandal victims are dying before they get their payouts

Campaigners are furious that payouts agreed by the Government are taking too long to reach those affected by the biggest scandal in the history of the NHS.

Events

9 d. ago B&Q staff are told saying 'blind drunk' is offensive to disabled people

A 30-page inclusive language guide issued by the DIY chain warns against using these phrases or any others that associate 'impairments with negative things'.

Politics

1 week ago Britain's hopes of a deal to avoid US tariffs are fading as President Trump's 'liberation day' looms

The UK has been working hard to secure an exemption from any tariffs, but Government sources are losing faith that an agreement will be reached before April 2 - when the levies will be imposed.

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1 week ago DWP minister gives huge update on future of disabled parking Blue Badges

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) minister Sir Stephen Timms was asked in the Commons about welfare changes impacting on Blue Badges that allow disabled people to park for free

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1 week ago Another top US law firm strikes deal with Trump to avoid being targeted – US politics live

Law firm criticized by Elon Musk agrees to $100m in pro bono legal work for the federal government amid criticism of top law firms caving to pressureBig law firms being threatened by Trump face pressure to speak outVance Greenland visit – live updatesCanadian prime minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump’s first phone call will take place this morning, a source with knowledge of the matter has told Radio-Canada.It will be their first conversation as leaders and comes days after Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas, a move Carney condemned as a “direct attack” on Canadian workers. Trump later threatened further tariffs if the EU worked with Canada “in order to do economic harm to the USA”. Carney said:We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together.I’m available for a call, but you know, we’re going to talk on our terms as a sovereign country, not as what he pretends we are. Conti...

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1 week ago List of DWP benefits and people who qualify for Disabled Person's Railcard

A Disabled Persons Railcard saves you a third off train journeys and covers people with certain disabilities as well as those in receipt of specific benefits - here's everything you need to know and a full list of those eligible

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1 week ago Starmer ‘disappointed’ Sentencing Council won’t change guidelines that have prompted fears of two tier justice – UK politics live

Justice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ and threatens to change law Keir Starmer has said that he is “disappointed” at the Sentencing Council’s refusal to agree to the government’s request to withdraw the guidelines that have led to claims it is promoting “two-tier” justice. (See 11.44am.) Asked about the Sentencing Council’s letter this morning, he said:Look, I’m disappointed in this response, and the lord chancellor is obviously continuing to engage on this, and we’re considering our response.All options are on the table. I’m disappointed at this outcome, and now we will have to consider what we do as a result.Farage wants you to eat chlorinated chicken just so he can keep licking the boots of his idol Donald Trump. It’s so pathetic and unpatriotic. Continue reading...

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