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Major Glasgow Hotel Fire Forces Evacuations

A major fire erupted at the Revolver Hotel in Glasgow city centre, forcing evacuations. Fire crews tackled the blaze overnight. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.

Wrong body cremated in Glasgow hospital error

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated, causing two families significant distress. A full investigation is underway.

Man dies after Glasgow tower block fall

A man has tragically died after falling from a tower block in Glasgow city centre. Police are investigating the incident which was witnessed by members of the public.

Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51

Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.

Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.

DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

Glasgow's 'Glasghost' Halloween Event Horror Repeat

Families seeking festive fun in Glasgow were left horrified as a Halloween event dubbed 'Glasghost' turned into a nightmare, echoing February's infamous Willy Wonka disaster with underwhelming decorations and angry parents demanding refunds.

Swan halts Glasgow trains in railway standoff

Rail services in Glasgow faced unexpected disruption when a protective swan refused to budge from the tracks, forcing Network Rail to implement safety measures and causing delays for ScotRail passengers.

DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling

A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.

DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted

The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.

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