Starmer, Keir
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reversed course on proposed cuts to a key social welfare benefit, bowing to pressure from critics and reversing another of his party's key policy decisions. The government's proposal to curb the welfare system's rising costs would have raised the
Starmer, Keir
As Labour's leader, Keir Starmer has sent nearly 4 million disabled people into a financial tailspin, plummeting his party's popularity and sparking its biggest rebellion in years. To salvage his leadership, Starmer needs to learn from his mistakes and regain the trust of his party and
Starmer, Keir
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing rebellion from lawmakers in his own party over welfare reform, with over 100 lawmakers vowing to vote against the government's proposal. The plan aims to cut more than 5 billion pounds from Labour's welfare budget by 2029/30, but
Starmer, Keir
The Labour Party, which won a landslide majority in the Commons just under a year ago, is on the brink of a humiliating defeat next week when the government's Welfare Reform Bill comes up for debate. The bill proposes massive cuts to disability and sickness benefits, which would
Charities
Proposed changes to personal independence payments (Pip) eligibility criteria will disproportionately affect disabled women, ignoring fundamental aspects of their health and dignity. The new rules, set to be voted on by MPs, will require claimants to receive four points in a single daily living category, with washing below the waist
Charities
Residents and staff at Colten Care Homes in the New Forest and Longham are donating items to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. The charity New Forest for Ukraine (NFFU) receives no government or DEC funding and relies solely on public donations to deliver humanitarian aid across Ukraine
Charities
A local charity that provides transportation services to the elderly and disabled in Chippenham has been left reeling after the wheels were stolen from one of its buses. Chippenham & District Transport for the Disabled, which aims to empower its users through mobility, has been forced to cancel some trips
County councils
Work is underway to transform residential properties across Torfaen through a series of planning approvals, focusing on accessibility, wildlife conservation, and property expansion. These projects prioritize essential renovations, biodiversity enhancements, and compliance with council regulations. Key approvals now underway include the conversion of a garage to create a fire-resistant room
County councils
A new employment programme in East Sussex, called Connect to Work, has been launched with a ministerial visit, aiming to support more than 2,900 residents with health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment. The programme is part of the UK Government's 'Get Britain Working'
Autism
New research from the University of Warsaw has demonstrated the efficacy of the Polish adaptation of the PEERS curriculum in adolescents with autism. The study, which was conducted with the support of State Fund for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled People, Faculty of Psychology of the University of Warsaw, and
Murder
A mother from Newcastle is speaking out against social services, accusing them of failing her 24-year-old son, Lee Irving, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The case has sparked concerns about a rise in disability hate crimes and the need for a specific new offence to tackle this issue.
Murder
Bev Irving's world collapsed when police arrived at her doorstep to deliver the devastating news that her disabled son, Lee, had been murdered in Fawdon, Newcastle. Lee, 24, suffered from learning difficulties and was found dead on a grass verge on Saturday morning. A post-mortem examination led to
