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A new inquiry into plans to reform disability living allowance (DLA) is set to increase pressure on the government to describe the true impact on disabled people of its controversial…

The company at the centre of allegations of abuse of disabled people at a private hospital has suspended four members of staff at another of its care facilities. Allegations of…

The government is set to resist fierce opposition and force through proposals that will weaken the steps public bodies must take to help them promote equality. Campaigners, opposition MPs and…

Furious trade unions have “declared war” on the coalition, after it backed proposals that could see most of Remploy’s remaining sheltered factories closed down, and an end to the company’s…

A health minister has fuelled concerns that next spring’s social care white paper will not include long-awaited reforms to the funding of care and support. The comments by the Conservative…

Careers education is failing many young disabled people, and other disadvantaged groups, according to a new report from the equality watchdog. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report says…

Creditors are failing to make the necessary reasonable adjustments to help their disabled clients sort out their debt problems, according to a new report from Citizens Advice (CA). The report,…

An airline has been unable to explain why it is still refusing to accept powered wheelchairs on its flights, at least five years after the issue was first raised publicly.…

Leading disabled artists and campaigners have raised concerns about the decision to move London’s annual disability arts festival from its home in Trafalgar Square. This year’s Liberty festival will instead…

Scores of disabled activists and allies have staged a Westminster protest against government plans that they believe would cause the country to slide back towards a segregated education system. As…