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”,…
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Eight years of benefit cuts ‘will cost some disabled lone parents £11,000 a year’
Some disabled lone parents will eventually lose more than 30 per cent of their income…
Outrage after chancellor blames disabled people for UK’s economic woes
The chancellor of the exchequer is facing calls to apologise after he made “disgraceful” comments…
Minister appears to announce plans for shock Motability expansion
The minister for disabled people appears to have announced plans for a major expansion of…
Autumn statement tackles ‘exploitation’ of adapted vehicle VAT scheme
The government is to bring in new laws that will tackle the “exploitation” of a…
Osborne refuses to assess impact of cuts on disabled people… then slashes their benefits
The chancellor, George Osborne, has refused to make any attempt to assess the overall impact…