HISTORICAL FACTS: 30 | History Defined

DWP chief paves the way for more benefit cuts as Starmer warned over spending

The OBR projects that Labour has added £11bn on to public spending – largely to pay for welfare reversals

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul

Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025

‘This is what real inclusion looks like’: eight-year-old learns to love skateboarding despite barriers

Children with severe disabilities rarely get a chance to have fun like other kids, but with support and some creative thinking, Lloyd Pinn is out at the skate park and enjoying taking risks

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025

“This Is So Mean”: Wicked Cast Slammed After Viral Selfie Excludes Marissa Bode, Sparking Debate On Disability Inclusion

"They just don't care," a viewer wrote.

Bored Panda · Nov 28, 2025

William Craig: Reframing Disability as Community Strength Through Advocacy, Creativity, and Inclusion

William's vision for the Abilities Plus Association is relational at its core. He hopes the movement will enable participation and dignity by linking lived experience to service design and by convening philanthropic and community partners.

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2025

Rosie Jones says she carried ‘a lot of guilt’ in her twenties as comedian responds to ableist trolls

Rosie Jones has shared a message to ableists as she reflects on her personal journey of learning to own her disability.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Rachel Reeves warned against ‘dire’ cuts to Motability in Budget by over 40 disability charities

Exclusive: Reeves told that cuts would ‘betray disabled people and steal our independence’

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Limits to Motability Cars Imposed After Shocking Rise In PIP Recipients Without Visible Disabilities Applying For Luxury Vehicles

UK Motability reforms remove luxury cars, prioritise British-built models, and ignite debate over disability rights and welfare cuts.

International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025

Not-for-profit disability services are closing due to untenably low price caps, NDIS architect warns

Providers report a median operating loss of nearly 4% in the last financial year – with losses totalling about 12% over five years

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025

Trump Officials Retreat On Social Security Disability Rule After Advocates Sound Alarm

The Trump administration has dropped a proposed rule that would have made it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, backing away after weeks of criticism from advocates and lawmakers who warned of large-scale denials.

Benzinga · Nov 24, 2025