11 h. 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

32 h. 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

43 h. 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

3 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'.

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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

Politics

5 d. ago The US right is coming for disabled people. Here’s why that threatens everyone

Trump’s administration is dismantling disability rights and education. History has shown this can be a warning sign for all civil libertiesTwelve days before Donald Trump took office, Charlie Kirk, media personality and rightwing activist, complained on his eponymous show about the presence of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at emergency press briefings for the Los Angeles fires. Another rightwing activist, Christopher Rufo, took his cue on X, calling interpreters “wild human gesticulators” who turned briefings into a “farce”. The rightwing theorist and Origins of Woke author Richard Hanania, quote-tweeting Rufo, declared ASL interpretation an “absurdity”.Around this time, Elon Musk was skulking around the platform, campaigning to bring back the R-word. Use of the slur tripled on X after his post. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Full list of everyone who qualifies for free bus pass after huge DWP rule change

A number of disabled people across the UK could be eligible for free bus passes but may not be aware of it - here's what you need to know and how to apply

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves accused of 'balancing books on backs of poor' with Spring Statement benefit cuts

Blaming increased global uncertainty, Rachel Reeves squeezed £4.8billion out of sickness and disability benefits, leaving disabled people, their families and carers to bear the brunt

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6 d. ago Disabled people voice PIP cut fears – 'Starmer didn't tell us this would happen'

Changes are being made to the eligibility criteria for PIP while potential cuts could hit access support for daily living and mobility - disabled people across the UK have voiced their fears about the news

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6 d. ago What is Motability and why is there controversy around the disability benefit?

The car lease scheme for disabled people has around 815,000 customers

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6 d. ago Spring Statement branded 'new low in the fight against poverty' as Rachel Reeves announces further welfare cuts

Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement today - announcing further welfare cuts labelled as 'deeply concerning' by disability charities who warn the changes will 'push more disabled people into poverty'

Economics

6 d. ago Reeves warned welfare cuts will ‘push disabled into poverty’ ahead of spring statement

A disability advocate has warned that planned welfare cuts will push disabled people into poverty ahead of today’s spring statement.

Events

7 d. ago This government has one last chance to take a progressive path. Otherwise, we’re at the point of no return | John McDonnell

In her spring statement, I urge Rachel Reeves to look beyond short-term economic stability – and towards tackling long-term inequalityIf someone read out the following list of policies, which party would you think was in power? Depriving 2 million pensioners of the winter fuel allowance. Refusing to scrap the two-child benefit cap to lift nearly half a million children out of poverty. Raising tuition fees for students by more than the rate of inflation. Cutting overseas aid to the poorest people across the globe by half. Cutting £5bn from benefits for disabled people. Introducing a new round of cuts to government department spending and laying off 50,000 public sector workers.I very much doubt even 12 months ago you would have thought that this would be the Labour party in government.John McDonnell is the independent MP for Hayes and Harlington. He was shadow chancellor for Labour from 2015 to 2020 Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Starmer urged not to appease Trump with tax cut for US tech giants

Prime minister warned not to ‘rob disabled people to appease Musk and Trump’

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1 week ago 'PIP cuts will hurt disabled people but I've found a way to save thousands'

Changes to the welfare system will mean it's harder to claim PIP, but one woman is doing her best to help disabled people save money

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1 week ago DWP PIP points system: Three conditions set to 'keep their payments' in new system

The Resolution Foundation has warned that the changes to the PIP system will hit the living standards of hundreds of thousands of disabled people - but some will be unaffected

Politics

1 week ago Disabled people “wanting to end their life" over welfare cuts

Accessibility and inclusion consultant Dr Shani Dhanda told The Division Bell how disabled people are discussing assisted dying amidst PIP eligibility cuts

Politics

1 week ago DWP benefit changes have left people 'terrified of how they might survive', charity warns

The Trussell Trust has warned that the overhaul to the benefits system announced earlier this week will push more disabled people to use foodbanks

Events

1 week ago Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold despite ‘intensifying’ trade war uncertainty – business live

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%In the property world, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is buying a quarter of Covent Garden.The Norges Bank Investment Management has entered a partnership with landlord Shaftesbury, and will pay £570m for a 25% stake in the Covent Garden estate.This investment underscores our belief in the strength of London with the portfolio complementing our other high quality West End investments.Covent Garden is one of the world’s most recognised retail, leisure and cultural destinations and we look forward to supporting Shaftesbury Capital’s management team, with their strong track record of delivering the growth potential of this prime West End estate.”“The reforms I have announced will ensure everyone who can work gets the active support they need, including through an extra £1 billion for personalised health, skills and employment support for sick and disabled people.“We’ve already put in place measures to make ...

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