Blue Badge Warning: Avoid This Parking Error
Disabled motorists are being warned about a critical parking error that could invalidate their insurance and lead to substantial fines, even when displaying Blue Badges correctly.
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Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Disabled face Motability cuts in Labour budget review
Exclusive: Labour's first budget could slash vital mobility payments for thousands of disabled people, sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
EasyJet forces disabled passenger to prove fitness to fly
A disabled passenger reveals how EasyJet demanded medical proof she could travel safely after she booked assistance for her wheelchair, sparking outrage over airline disability policies.
Trump's 'special needs' education department plan criticised
Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting he'd rename the Department of Education to include 'special needs' terminology, drawing criticism from disability advocates and educators.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth faces military disciplinary action
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth confronts potential military disciplinary action after practising law without proper authorisation while serving as a US Army Reserve officer, prompting intervention from the Army's Judge Advocate General.
NDIS rule changes put disabled lives at risk
Exclusive: A Queensland man who survived a catastrophic diving accident faces uncertainty as new NDIS assessment rules could strip away the essential care keeping him alive.
Epileptic pupil beaten with trumpet in Miami school attack
Shocking footage reveals brutal classroom assault on vulnerable student with special needs at Miami-Dade County Public School, sparking outrage and investigation.
VA disability claims backlog hits crisis levels for veterans
US military veterans confront staggering delays in disability claims processing as the Department of Veterans Affairs struggles with overwhelming demand and systemic challenges.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Bus driver denies passenger with assistance dog
A Sydney bus driver refused to let a passenger with a registered assistance dog board, leaving the man stranded and sparking outrage over disability access rights.
Scotland disability claims double under SNP
Shocking new figures reveal disability benefit claims in Scotland have skyrocketed by 100% since the SNP took power, raising serious questions about healthcare policies and economic impact.
Nigel Latta's shocking cancer diagnosis and survival
Renowned New Zealand psychologist Nigel Latta reveals his devastating terminal cancer prognosis and extraordinary survival story that defied medical expectations.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Blue Badge mum faces £3k school run parking fines
A disabled mother reveals how she accumulated £3,000 in parking fines during school runs, despite displaying her Blue Badge, exposing a shocking failure in council enforcement systems.
ICE detains autistic five-year-old girl for 48 hours
A major controversy erupts after ICE detains a non-verbal autistic child and her mother for two days in a Texas facility, separating them from family and confiscating medical equipment.
Trump's Autism Remarks Spark Fury and Widespread Condemnation
Donald Trump faces a firestorm of criticism following controversial comments about autism during a rally with Charlie Kirk. The remarks have ignited a fierce backlash from advocacy groups and political opponents.
Ministers face rebellion over special needs funding crisis
A growing rebellion over the crisis in special educational needs funding is brewing, with parents, councils, and Tory MPs uniting against the government's failing system.
NDIS cuts funding for Geelong boy's lifesaving care
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.
Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
Migrant uses human rights law to avoid retirement home eviction
A 59-year-old migrant receiving disability benefits is using human rights legislation to resist eviction from a British retirement complex after moving his 28-year-old wife and two young daughters into the property, sparking a major legal and ethical deba
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
UN Condemns UK Welfare Cuts as 'Cruel' - Labour Reacts
A United Nations human rights expert has issued a damning indictment of the UK's welfare reforms, warning that cuts to Personal Independence Payments are pushing disabled people into poverty. Labour accuses the government of creating a 'hostile environmen
Tory Minister Skips Accessible Transport Debate in 'Shameful' Snub
Transport Minister Anthony Browne faces scathing criticism after skipping a crucial parliamentary debate on accessible transport, leaving disabled passengers and fellow MPs furious.
Christine McGuinness' emotional tribute to late friend
Model and autism advocate Christine McGuinness moved fans with a touching Instagram tribute to her friend Sarah, who recently passed away from cancer, praising her strength and legacy.
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