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Ministers to offer olive branch on welfare plans to avert Labour rebellion

Exclusive: Liz Kendall pledges sick and disabled people will be protected but MPs are pushing for more substantial changes to bill

The Guardian - UK

Reeves rules out disability benefit cuts U-turn but says rules may be tweaked

Chancellor says criteria for getting personal independence payment are being reviewed

The Guardian - UK

Secret examination of agency running Aukus submarine program handed to government – as it happened

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From paralympian to astronaut: breaking barriers in space and beyond

In a groundbreaking move that marks both a personal triumph and a cultural shift in space exploration, John McFall—a medal-winning Paralympian, trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, and member of the European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Reserve—has become the first person with a physical disability medically cleared for a long-duration space mission.

Radio France Internationale

Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig reveals disability after ‘hiding’ it for years

TV personality said he is done with ‘hiding’

The Independent UK

Chancellor urged to invest to tackle child poverty as 'priority' by Scots charities

SCOTTISH charities have urged the Chancellor to drop her plans to impose benefit cuts and instead invest to end child poverty as a “priority”.

The National (Scotland)

Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research

Despite the profound human, social and economic costs of alcohol abuse, existing treatments have failed to provide meaningful relief. Excessive alcohol consumption remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In the U.S. alone, 16.4 million people age 12 and older reported binge drinking on five or more days…

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SNP urge Rachel Reeves to abandon disability cuts after winter fuel U-turn

THE SNP have urged Rachel Reeves to scrap the planned cuts to disability benefits in the wake of the winter fuel U-turn ...

The National (Scotland)

Disability benefit cuts will affect Wales disproportionately, campaigners say

UK government declined to conduct Wales-specific impact assessment for plans, despite calls from first minister

The Guardian - UK

10 Types of Insurance You Didn’t Know You Needed

Life is full of surprises—some good, some not so much. While most people know about health, auto, and homeowners insurance, there’s a whole world of overlooked insurance policies that can make a huge difference when the unexpected happens. If you think you’re fully protected, you might want to think again.…

The Free Financial Advisor

Design and Disability review – ‘A world-shaping, boundary-breaking joy of a show’

From self-tightening shoes to an all-purpose hands-free vibrator, this superb exhibition demonstrates that disability-led culture and design is about so much more than ramps

The Guardian - UK

Free school meals for more children in England is a positive thing, but there’s a catch

The government’s announcement won’t mean much if disability and Pip cuts push more families into poverty, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Voices: I went to a DwP benefit cut consultation: Here’s what I found

COMMENT : Attendees were told how important their views were – but it speaks volumes that we were handed leaflets with the number of the Samaritans on it, writes James Moore

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme launched

Topics at the event in August include the apocalypse, rave culture, disability and sexuality.

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DWP news, updates, and information on claiming benefits

People struggling with the cost of living can claim benefits for support, even if they work, have savings, or own a home.

The Guardian - AU

Kathy has terminal cancer and cares for her son with a profound disability. At a crisis point, his NDIS funding ran out

As the national disability insurance scheme undergoes changes, advocates say participants have become collateral damage, placing their carers in impossible situations

The Conversation

Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits

Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administration’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the slashing of staff and programs throughout the government. Veteran-led protests will be held at the National Mall, 16 state capitol buildings and over…

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First Nations Leaders Demand Justice After 9th Indigenous Death In Custody This Year

First Nations leaders are demanding answers after a young Warlpiri man died in NT, marking the 9th Indigenous death in custody this year

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Friday briefing: The inequality in disability support: what my son gets, and what others can’t afford

In today’s newsletter: Finding – and funding – the support Max needs reveals how care varies wildly depending on where families live and how much they can pay

The Conversation

People with disability are dying from cancers we can actually prevent, our study shows

People with disability are missing out on screening programs that could help detect cancer early, and after diagnosis, are less likely to survive, our study shows.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers consider tweaks to soften welfare cuts before key vote

Disability benefit assessment rules may be relaxed after backlash from more than 100 Labour MPs

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Starmer Scrambles to Defuse Anger Over Disability Reform Scheme Rollout

Facing Pressure, Labour Considers Tweaks to Disability Plan

The Guardian - UK

US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits reports 23% rise in profits

British arm of Maximus is biggest provider of functional assessment services for DWP

The Guardian - UK

Jobcentres will no longer force people into ‘any job’ available, minister says

Alison McGovern promises long-term career support in wake of Labour’s significant cuts to disability benefits

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App could change how Aussies with a disability dine out

Australians with a disability will be able to simplify the process of finding out just how accessible given venues are thanks to a revolutionary new app.

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