Disabled fans slam FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket prices
FIFA is accused of excluding disabled supporters with soaring resale prices and new companion ticket charges for the 2026 World Cup. Read the full story on the growing controversy.
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Barbican Centre's £451m overhaul to fix confusing layout
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor accessibility, and its infamous maze-like layout to create a more welcoming space for all by 2032.
Wheelchair user's message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Spencer West, a motivational speaker, shares a crucial lesson on consent and respecting disabled people's autonomy. Read his powerful story and learn what not to do.
Guide dogs enjoy magical Royal Ballet Nutcracker tour
Guide dog owners and puppies in training enjoyed a special touch tour of The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker, highlighting the importance of accessibility in the arts. Discover how the Sponsor a Puppy scheme creates independence.
Sky's free smart TV upgrade adds new features
Sky has launched a major free update for Glass and Stream devices, adding smartphone control, programme reminders and improved accessibility. Check your TV now.
Wheelchair Adventurer Visits 55 Countries Across Continents
Cory Lee, diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at age 2, has travelled to 55 countries and all seven continents despite using a power wheelchair. Discover how he overcomes accessibility challenges.
Trainline launches new badges for passengers with Parkinson's
Trainline partners with Parkinson's UK to launch new travel badges, raising awareness and encouraging patience among rail passengers for those with the condition.
Pregnant woman trapped in car park sparks pram space debate
A heavily pregnant woman was locked out of her car for an hour, igniting a fierce online debate about whether expectant mothers should use 'parents with prams' parking spots.
Avanti accused of 'virtue signalling' over wheelchair art
Avanti West Coast faces backlash for train art showing two wheelchair users, despite having only one standard class wheelchair space. Campaigners call for real inclusivity, not just imagery.
ASL interpreters join White House briefings after advocacy
In a landmark victory for accessibility, American Sign Language interpreters now feature prominently during White House press briefings following persistent advocacy from deaf organisations.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Turkish Airlines' Medical ID Cards for Hidden Disabilities
Turkish Airlines launches groundbreaking medical identification cards to support travellers with invisible conditions like Parkinson's and autism, transforming air travel accessibility.
Theatre's Invisible Barrier: Disabled Audiences Excluded
An alarming new report reveals UK theatres are failing disabled patrons, with inaccessible venues, poor communication, and systemic exclusion creating 'cultural segregation'.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
MS patient's car clamped despite Blue Badge in Hertfordshire
A Hertfordshire woman with multiple sclerosis had her car clamped while displaying a valid Blue Badge, prompting an apology from clamping firm and highlighting ongoing accessibility challenges.
Waitrose sorry after barring autistic man with assistance dog
A vulnerable autistic man was left humiliated after Waitrose staff refused him entry with his assistance dog, sparking outrage and an immediate apology from the supermarket chain.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Daniel Day-Lewis: Theatre Has Become Elitist
Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis reignites conversation about theatre accessibility, cost barriers, and class divide in UK performing arts.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
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
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.
London gets two 24-hour police counters
Scotland Yard launches permanent 24-hour public counters in Westminster and Walworth as Mayor Sadiq Khan faces criticism over police accessibility and rising crime concerns.
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.
Able-bodied man uses wheelchair to skip airport queues
Shocking footage reveals an able-bodied man using airport wheelchair services to skip queues at London Stansted, sparking outrage and raising questions about system abuse and genuine passenger needs.
Cotswolds Accessibility: Wheelchair-Friendly Guide
Discover how the Cotswolds is transforming into an inclusive destination with our comprehensive accessibility guide featuring wheelchair-friendly attractions, accommodation, and transport tips.
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.
Strictly's Ellie Goldstein reveals upset over tour promo exclusion
Britain's first model with Down's syndrome reveals emotional challenges during Strictly Come Dancing filming and calls for better disability representation in media.
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