Jury acquits man in stabbing after racial slur defence
A homeless man in Portland was found not guilty of assault after claiming self-defence, arguing the victim used a racial slur. The case hinged on the timing of the insult.
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Jamie Borthwick Returns to Social Media After EastEnders Sacking
Actor Jamie Borthwick has broken his social media silence for the first time since being sacked from EastEnders for using an offensive disabled slur. Read the full story on the controversy and his future.
Johnson criticises Trump's 'r-word' slur against Walz
House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly disagreed with Donald Trump's use of a disability slur against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Read the full story on the Republican response.
Trump's ableist slur condemned by The View hosts
Donald Trump faces backlash for using a derogatory term against Governor Tim Walz. The View hosts and a GOP legislator condemn the language as damaging and hateful. Read the full story.
The View hosts condemn Trump's 'ableist slur'
The View hosts, led by Ana Navarro, denounce Donald Trump's use of a derogatory slur against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, calling it a shameful attack on vulnerable communities.
Trump Repeats Mental Health Slur About Tim Walz
Donald Trump has reiterated criticism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, using an ableist slur. Walz, a campaigner for disability support, condemns the 'hateful' language. Read the full story.
Trump's mental health slur against Walz draws Republican rebuke
Donald Trump refuses to apologise for using an ableist slur against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, costing him a key Republican ally in a redistricting fight. Read the full story.
Walz responds to Trump's disability slur as parent
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to Donald Trump's disability slur, calling it 'cruelness' on the anniversary of key disabilities education law. Read the full story.
GOP Senator Opposes Redistricting After Trump Slur
An Indiana Republican state senator vows to block Trump's redistricting push after the president used a slur against people with disabilities. Discover the political fallout.
Reform's Senedd Member Suspended for Racial Slur
Laura Anne Jones, Reform UK's only Welsh parliament member, suspended for two weeks after posting offensive Chinese slur in WhatsApp group. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Kayla Nicole apologises for resurfaced offensive posts
Kayla Nicole, ex-girlfriend of Travis Kelce, issues a public apology after racist and homophobic social media posts from 2010 resurface online. Read her full statement.
Reform politician gets two-week ban for racial slur
Reform UK's Laura Anne Jones suspended from Senedd for using a racial slur about Chinese people in a WhatsApp group. Read the full details and party reactions.
Liberal MP's 'unacceptable' slur against Chalmers sparks fury
A political firestorm has engulfed Westminster after a prominent Liberal MP's controversial remarks about Treasurer Jim Chalmers sparked outrage and accusations of unacceptable behaviour in Parliament.
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.
Top Gear's Clarkson faces Ofcom storm over racist slur
Jeremy Clarkson's Top Gear comeback overshadowed by Ofcom investigation after co-host used racial slur during filming, sparking broadcasting standards debate.
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.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
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'.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
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.
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.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable
A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.
DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.
Blue Badge Support Could Offer £1,200 to Disabled Brits
Millions of disabled people across the UK could receive enhanced financial support through their Blue Badge eligibility, with potential payments reaching £1,200 annually in a major benefits shake-up.
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