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Disability rights have regressed in nine areas, says EHRC

By John Pring on 6th April 2017 Category: Human Rights

Disability rights have regressed in nine areas, says EHRC
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Disabled people’s rights have regressed in at least nine areas since the coalition government assumed power in 2010, according to a new report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The report concludes that disabled people are still being treated […]

Average pay rates fell seven times faster for disabled employees during coalition years

By John Pring on 6th April 2017 Category: Employment

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New figures show average pay rates for disabled people fell seven times faster than those for non-disabled people during the five years of the coalition government. The figures were produced for Being Disabled In Britain, a major review of disability inequality […]

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