Disabled drivers in England will benefit from a Vehicle Excise Duty change from April 2025, making adapted electric vehicles more affordable. Discover how the Autumn Budget supports cleaner mobility.
Birmingham Airport announces a £3.8 million investment in new ambulifts and staff training to improve services for passengers with disabilities and reduce waiting times.
A petition is launched after the DWP stops a father's PIP and demands £36,000 back, using footage of him playing adaptive cricket as evidence. Support the call for a fair reassessment.
The DWP is scrapping legacy benefits, forcing migration to Universal Credit. Campaigners warn disabled people are at high risk of destitution and harm as payments are terminated.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves axes Motability Scheme for PIP claimants, calling it an 'easy win'. Critics warn cuts target the vulnerable. Read the full story.
A Shropshire man who lost his leg must repay £36,000 in Personal Independence Payment after the DWP saw him playing cricket. Discover the full story behind the benefits crackdown.
Millions on qualifying DWP benefits will automatically receive a £10 Christmas bonus payment in early December. Find out if you are eligible for this festive financial support.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus will be automatically paid to claimants of PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance in December. Find out if you qualify and why critics say the payment needs increasing.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for Tax-Free Childcare. Families with a disabled child could save up to £4000 annually on approved childcare costs. Apply now.
The RNIB offers free personalised letters from Santa in braille, large print & audio for children with vision impairments. Request by Nov 30 for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
DWP announces 3.8% PIP increase from April 2026, with claimants receiving up to £194.60 weekly. Learn eligibility criteria and how to apply for Personal Independence Payment.
A full-time carer mum fears losing her essential vehicle after the Motability scheme reform. She says the budget is 'going after the most vulnerable'. Read her story.
Disabled drivers on PIP will pay new electric vehicle mileage charge despite existing exemptions. Learn how the 2028 tax change affects you.
Mobility scooter users across the UK risk fines for illegal parking. Expert reveals 5 prohibited locations and essential rules to stay safe and legal.
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.
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.
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.
The DWP has immediately removed luxury car brands from the Motability Scheme, shifting focus to UK manufacturers. Learn how this PIP change affects you.
Severe DWP payment delays for the Access to Work scheme are causing disabled benefit claimants to lose their jobs. Read the full investigation and expert warnings.
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.
New DWP figures reveal for every disabled person entering work, another leaves. Experts warn against benefit cuts and call for flexible work reforms. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.