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Recorded levels of disability hate crime have almost doubled in one year, according to new police figures. The Association of Chief Police Officers figures show there were 1,402 recorded disability…

A new report by members of the London Assembly shows that Transport for London (TfL) is “dragging its feet” in upgrading to a modern, accessible transport network, say disabled activists.…

The BBC has again dominated an annual awards ceremony that recognises the best portrayals and reporting of mental distress. The broadcaster won six of the nine awards at the Mind…

Hate crime campaigners have welcomed the recognition in court that the brutal murder of a disabled man in his own flat was a disability hate crime. Martin Mather, 23, was…

Europe’s leading disabled people’s organisation (DPO) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) new 10-year disability strategy as a “great step” for disabled people. The European Disability Strategy was published this…

Disabled people will face harsh penalties if they fail to comply with government efforts to help them prepare for work, according to a new welfare reform white paper. Launching a…

A new campaign is hoping tens of thousands of disabled people will help to fix the problems caused by inaccessible websites. Fix the Web hopes its scheme will enable access…

Disabled activists are set to launch the first UK Disability History Month (DHM), with backing from more than 40 organisations. The aim is to encourage schools and colleges, as well…

A high-flying diplomat’s career is “in limbo” after she lost a disability discrimination case against the Foreign Office over the support she needed to do her job in a new…

Access to railway stations in Wales is “unacceptable”, with more than half of the 221 stations across Wales not fully accessible, according to a new report by a committee of…