June 27, 2025

UK Ministers face labour revolt over welfare cuts

Mounting backlash is forcing UK government ministers into crisis talks as a growing number of Labour MPs rebel against proposed welfare reforms. The plans—widely criticised for disproportionately affecting people with disabilities and low-income families—have sparked alarm across both political and civil society circles. By PA News Agency At the heart of the dispute are measures […]

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Half a million Australians living with severe mental illness

An alarming new report reveals that over 500,000 Australians are living with severe mental illness — many without the critical support they need. This includes individuals battling complex conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression. By Sebastian Rosenberg – The Conversation Despite national funding and reforms, gaps in care continue to leave vulnerable

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Service inequality hits disabled households hard

Despite progressive policies and constitutional protections, households headed by persons with disabilities remain at a disadvantage when it comes to basic services such as water, sanitation, and electricity. By Siyabonga Sithole – Cape Argus According to the latest data spotlighted in the Cape Argus, systemic inequality and poor infrastructure continue to disproportionately impact these households

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