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Learn what “staying safe” really means and how to protect yourself from harassment, hate crime, racism, stalking, bullying, domestic violence, sexual assault, honour killings, and emotional distress. Know your rights and take steps to protect your wellbeing.

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Union Jack, Rights, and Refugees

The Union Jack controversy highlights a deep divide between patriotism and humanitarian duty. British citizens should feel free to be proud of their heritage, while migrants should not be dehumanised. Ultimately, ‘ALL HUMANS DESERVE DIGNITY’ and the protection of their basic rights, regardless of citizenship. The real path forward lies not in pitting communities against each other, but in finding fair, practical solutions that honour both national sovereignty and universal human rights.

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Understanding Emotional Distress Tort

Through tort law, individuals and organisations, councils included, can be sued for damages provided there’s evidence of negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Compensation is available and varies depending on the severity of harm and supporting evidence.

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Racial Discrimination on the Rise in the UK: Why Foreign Names Should Not Make You a Target

Britain’s strength has always been in its diversity and resilience. Those of us born here, regardless of our heritage or the sound of our names, are as much a part of this country as anyone else. Not all foreigners should be put in the same category. Our policies and attitudes should focus on real issues, such as illegal immigration, while protecting the dignity, safety, and rights of British citizens of all backgrounds.

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Every Baby in the UK Will Have Their DNA Mapped Within a Decade

Mapping the DNA of every baby born in the UK is a bold and questionable futuristic leap in public health. If implemented with the right ethical safeguards and public engagement, it could set a global standard for proactive healthcare, reduce disease burden, and improve life expectancy across generations. But as science marches forward, so must human rights protections. The challenge is not just mapping genes, it’s mapping out a future where technology enhances freedom, dignity, and equality, not erodes them.

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PIP Reform Strategies, A Nation at a Crossroads

The upcoming bill addressing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reform and broader budget cuts could mark a turning point for millions of vulnerable citizens across the UK. If passed, it threatens to withdraw essential support from disabled individuals who rely on this benefit to maintain basic quality of life.

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Understanding Light Touch PIP Reviews: What Claimants Should Expect and Know

People with complex disabilities deserve to be assessed by professionals with relevant expertise, not generalists working from tick-box criteria. In cases where medical consultants and hospital letters confirm a lifelong condition, that should be sufficient. This is more than just a benefits issue — it’s about human dignity, equality, and justice. And at Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we’ve got your back.

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“Starving the Nation: Budget Cuts, Poverty, and the Silent Crisis”

Poverty is not a natural disaster. It’s man-made. It is created by policies, political agendas, and the failure of those in power to prioritize humanity over spreadsheets. As the cost of living rises and support dwindles, the UK risks becoming a country where survival itself is a luxury. The government may not see the starving children or the evicted tenants, but the public does, the communities do and we do.

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Government Faces Backlash Over Misleading Disability Benefit Reforms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under intense scrutiny following a High Court ruling that deemed its consultation on proposed changes to disability benefits as “unlawful,” “misleading,” and “unfair.” The court found that the consultation process lacked transparency and failed to adequately consider the impact on disabled individuals.​