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UN Raises Alarm Over Labour’s Disability Benefit Cuts: “A Continuation of Tory Austerity”

An urgent letter from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to the UK government has sparked outrage and concern within the disability community. The correspondence, sent Monday evening (07/07/25), follows a coordinated campaign by disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) who presented damning evidence of how the proposed cuts to out-of-work disability benefits could worsen the lives of thousands of disabled people.

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Calling on Entrepreneurship Among Disabled Business Owners

Are you a disabled entrepreneur navigating today’s digital playing field with the help of AI tools like ChatGPT? If so, your experience matters, and now, two leading UK universities want to hear from you. In a groundbreaking research initiative led by the University of Manchester and the University of Exeter, researchers are exploring how disabled business owners are using artificial intelligence in both personal and professional contexts. This is your chance to contribute to vital academic work that could help shape a more inclusive future for business, technology, and disabled entrepreneurship.

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The Definition of Hate Crime and What the Law Says

Hate crime is a violation of human rights and a crime against the very values of equality, dignity, and respect. It tears communities apart and leaves victims in emotional ruins. Society must come together to condemn hate, strengthen the law, and support victims. Most importantly, we must remember that diversity is our strength, and no one should be made to feel unsafe for simply being who they are.

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9 Ways to Enhance Business Value Before an Acquisition

Enhancing a business before an acquisition isn’t about putting on a temporary show. It’s about building a company that truly runs better, looks sharper, and feels more solid to the outside world. These improvements not only attract buyers but also make the current business more profitable and easier to manage. For owners, it means stepping into negotiations with confidence, knowing their business is worth every penny and possibly more.

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Public to Be Consulted on MPs’ Pay in New Ipsa Initiative

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has announced plans to invite members of the public to deliberate on the salaries of Members of Parliament. In an attempt to increase transparency and trust following the 2010 expenses scandal, IPSA will be sending out 10,000 letters through a lottery system in the coming weeks.

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Welfare Vote Sparks Outrage Amid Criticism of ‘Two-Tier’ PIP Plans

While reforming PIP to make it more compassionate and efficient is a valid goal, the current welfare vote signals a dangerous turn toward conditionality and restriction. The proposed “two-tier” approach risks further marginalising vulnerable people and failing to address the diverse spectrum of disability and illness in the UK. Without meaningful consultation, real investment, and a focus on dignity and independence, the government may not be reforming welfare, but dismantling it.

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Breaking Into Marketing Management: Career Paths for Graduates Without Experience

Regardless of your motives for getting into marketing—whether you’re disabled and seeking flexible, remote opportunities, a school leaver exploring your future, a fresh graduate eager to build your career, or a job seeker being coerced by government pressures to find work or risk sanctions—marketing offers a diverse range of pathways that can be tailored to your personal circumstances.