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The Prime Minister promised to act to increase the use of sign language in Downing Street press briefings after being challenged again over the lack of provision for deaf people.…

People with non-visible disabilities such as autism or Parkinson's disease face a "shocking disparity" when applying for a blue badge parking permit, according to an investigation by the BBC. The…

Britain's new spy chief has revealed on social media that he wants disabled people to join MI6. Richard Moore said his wife, who is blind and helped establish the Turkish…

A nationwide survey has found that more than a third of people living with a disability have been unable to buy groceries at some stage during the pandemic – because they couldn't…

A disabled man has received a £14,000 compensation payout from Royal Mail for disability harassment in what he described as a “toxic work culture”. The Guardian reported that Nabil Mehdinejad, a delivery…

The BBC is marking the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act with a series of online articles and broadcasts. The coverage highlights the protests which put pressure on the…

The gradual reopening of the arts and entertainment sectors has prompted a collaboration aimed at ensuring disabled people are not left behind in the planning and delivery of measures to…

The Northern Ireland Assembly has taken a step towards making Changing Places facilities mandatory for new buildings with a significant announcement by its Finance Minister. Conor Murphy told the Assembly…

The BBC has announced that it has reversed its decision to bring an end to its Red Button TV text services. The corporation had planned to remove the service due…

A ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds has come into force in England but the government is promising exemptions for people with disabilities or medical conditions. The…