An easyJet flight from Malaga to Gatwick was dramatically stopped after cabin crew suspected an elderly passenger was dead. The airline and passengers give conflicting accounts of the shocking incident.
Scarlette Hudson, 12, missed half her junior school but now attends full-time thanks to her autism assistance dog, Ivanhoe. The pair won Client Partnership of the Year from Sheffield's Support Dogs charity.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
Trevor Mountford from Doncaster has been honoured as Puppy Socialiser of the Year by Support Dogs for nurturing puppies into life-changing autism assistance dogs. Discover how you can volunteer.
Motorists can get comprehensive roadside assistance, home start and national recovery for just £15 annually in a new Wowcher deal, saving 69% on typical costs. Find out how to secure this essential cover.
Breakdown assistance in the UK is now faster and clearer thanks to new app-based services. Drivers can report a fault in under 3.5 minutes and track help in real-time. Discover the digital revolution on the roadside.
The AA has launched a new app feature that uses your smartphone's GPS to pinpoint your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster. Discover how it works and what else the app offers.
New DWP data reveals a sharp 60% rise in PIP claims for obesity since 2019, with over 4,400 now receiving the benefit. Explore the regional breakdown and political response.
The DWP is providing tax-free payments of up to £442 to people with 48 different health conditions. Discover if you qualify and how to claim this vital support.
A mother of two autistic sons shares her anxiety after the Budget offered little for disabled families facing rising costs and potential benefit cuts. Read her story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces removal of luxury car brands from the Motability Scheme from December 1. Find out which models are affected and what it means for disabled motorists.
Actress Ruth Codd, 29, reveals she has undergone a second below-knee amputation. The Netflix star shared her news with characteristic humour on TikTok. Read her inspiring story.
A tax official must pay HMRC £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his work-from-home refusal was 'vexatious'. Discover the implications for remote workers across the UK.
Over 40 disability charities urge Rachel Reeves to protect the Motability scheme from £1bn tax break cuts, warning of dire consequences for disabled people's mobility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps £300m in tax breaks for the Motability scheme, removing 25 luxury models. Full list of affected cars revealed.
Chris Bright founded The Diabetes Football Community to challenge stereotypes and create support networks. Discover how football is transforming lives for people with diabetes across the UK.
A claimant's experience reveals stark contrast between DWP's PIP and Scotland's ADP, highlighting a more humane, conversational assessment process. Discover the difference.
BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are immediately removed from the DWP's PIP Motability Scheme. Discover the full list of changes and how it impacts UK manufacturing.
Diagrama Community Services plants 105 native broadleaf saplings at Duckyls Farm, creating a wildlife-friendly habitat and empowering people with disabilities. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity.
DWP confirms 3.8% PIP increase for 3.8 million claimants from April 2026. Major Timms Review into disability benefit reform launched, co-produced with disabled people.
The DWP has announced the first full review of Personal Independence Payment, co-chaired by disabled experts. Find out how this historic change puts lived experience at the forefront.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
HMRC increases the Blind Person's Allowance to £3,130, lifting the total tax-free personal allowance to £15,700. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
Eligible Scottish households receiving certain DWP benefits could receive Child Winter Heating Payments up to £503. Discover if your family qualifies for this vital support.
A cancer patient battling the disease for 10 years describes how their DWP PIP assessment dismissed their struggles, leaving them feeling completely invalidated despite advanced illness.
New Universal Credit rules will slash disability top-up payments by nearly 50% for new claimants from April 2026, creating a two-tier system. Critics call the changes 'unfair' and 'poorly designed'. Learn how this affects you.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
Two Loughborough Schools Foundation staff ran the Run Leicester Half Marathon, raising over £1,000 for disability charity Menphys. Discover how they smashed their fundraising goals.