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As an autistic teen I depended on the benefits system – we're all at risk if harmful reforms go ahead

As an autistic teen I depended on the benefits system – we're all at risk if harmful reforms go ahead
Proposed changes to disability benefits could exclude autistic people from vital support and deepen barriers to employment, says Diane Johnson, CEO of EnFold
Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein's ex-assistant, applauds UK's NDA ban: 'It's given me faith in democracy'

Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein's ex-assistant, applauds UK's NDA ban: 'It's given me faith in democracy'
Benefits for unpaid carers and those they care for are intrinsically linked – Labour is failing both

Benefits for unpaid carers and those they care for are intrinsically linked – Labour is failing both
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
DWP payment dates in July 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in July 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
Is a four-day working week inevitable? Latest UK pilot sees 100% success rate

Is a four-day working week inevitable? Latest UK pilot sees 100% success rate
Thousands of children find hope in tent schools in Gaza: 'We try to make the students smile'

Thousands of children find hope in tent schools in Gaza: 'We try to make the students smile'
MPs vote to take forward 'brutal' cuts to disability benefits: 'It will come to haunt this government'

MPs vote to take forward 'brutal' cuts to disability benefits: 'It will come to haunt this government'
Absolutely everything you need to know about Labour's benefits bill, PIP changes and who's affected

Absolutely everything you need to know about Labour's benefits bill, PIP changes and who's affected
Delivery bikes outside hotels prove only one thing: The ban on work for asylum seekers must be lifted

Delivery bikes outside hotels prove only one thing: The ban on work for asylum seekers must be lifted
It never crossed my mind I might need disability benefits. Now I don't know where I'd be without PIP

It never crossed my mind I might need disability benefits. Now I don't know where I'd be without PIP
Huge student blocks are transforming city skylines. But is there a darker motive behind the boom?

Huge student blocks are transforming city skylines. But is there a darker motive behind the boom?
Labour's disability benefits bill is supposed to help people into work – but the jobs aren't there

Labour's disability benefits bill is supposed to help people into work – but the jobs aren't there
School standards minister: 'We want to change it so nobody has to fight for their education'

School standards minister: 'We want to change it so nobody has to fight for their education'
School in its traditional form didn't work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself

School in its traditional form didn't work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
If Labour takes my PIP away, I'll have to give up the job I love

If Labour takes my PIP away, I'll have to give up the job I love
Benefit cuts are not a 'pathway to work' – they risk making people homeless

Benefit cuts are not a 'pathway to work' – they risk making people homeless
Nearly half of young Brits say health issues will push them out of work. How can we cope without them?

Nearly half of young Brits say health issues will push them out of work. How can we cope without them?
These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest

These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
'I am not a scrounger': Paralympic champions blast Labour over disability benefit cuts

'I am not a scrounger': Paralympic champions blast Labour over disability benefit cuts
School standards minister dodges question from disabled boy about future of his education

School standards minister dodges question from disabled boy about future of his education
'I was barely existing before PIP': Benefit claimants say they're 'terrified' of Labour's cuts

'I was barely existing before PIP': Benefit claimants say they're 'terrified' of Labour's cuts
This afternoon tea is made and served by people with learning disabilities: 'A wonderful celebration'

This afternoon tea is made and served by people with learning disabilities: 'A wonderful celebration'
Elon Musk says AI will take all our jobs – but the truth is more complex

Elon Musk says AI will take all our jobs – but the truth is more complex
If Labour really wants to protect women, it must restore domestic workers' rights
