DWP softens ‘threatening’ tone of universal credit agreement after claimant’s death
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been forced to soften the “threatening” tone…
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Minister appears unprepared for impact of ‘no deal’ Brexit on social care
The health and social care secretary appears to have accidentally confessed to having no plans…
Watchdog calls on government to act ‘before it’s too late’ on impact of cuts
The equality watchdog has called on the government to “do something before it’s too late”,…
DWP admits failing to keep track of disability discrimination claims by its own staff
The government department responsible for running the Disability Confident employment scheme has admitted failing to…
Crossrail step-free promise looks set to be broken
The promise to disabled people that every station on London’s much-delayed, £15 billion Crossrail project…
Bus company ‘turns back clock on wheelchair access’
A bus company has turned back the clock on access by introducing new buses that…
Ombudsman warns of sharp rise in complaints about care charges
An ombudsman has warned of the sharp rise in complaints he has received about how…
Action needed to make major roads more accessible, says watchdog
A transport watchdog is calling for action to make the network of major roads across…
McVey flees DWP without answering key questions on WCA deaths ‘cover-up’
Esther McVey has quit as work and pensions secretary without answering questions she was asked…
Ministers’ ‘shocking’ failure to consult DPOs on bill shows UN convention ignorance
The government is facing calls to halt the progress of its mental capacity bill through…