Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Vulnerable people 'denied rights'
The human rights of people with learning disabilities are frequently breached, according to MPs and peers. The Joint Committee on Human Rights say vulnerable adults are particularly likely to be abused and neglected.
7 Mar 2008
BBC to search for disabled model
The BBC is to launch a televised search for a disabled woman to become a fashion model. Britain's Missing Top Model will see eight women with disabilities compete to prove they have what it takes to become a mainstream model.
7 Mar 2008
Test to spot early glaucoma signs
Computer software to spot signs of glaucoma earlier than conventional tests is being developed by UK experts.
7 Mar 2008
One night out 'damages hearing'
Nine out of ten young people have experienced the first signs of hearing damage after listening to loud music on a night out, a UK charity warns. The RNID says more should wear ear plugs to protect their hearing, without spoiling their appreciation of music.
7 Mar 2008
Stroke patients not getting help
Stroke patients are struggling to get access to the vital speech and language therapy they need to help them recover, a poll says. The survey of more than 500 survivors in England found fewer than one in five received speech and language therapy in the first month after their stroke.
7 Mar 2008
Special needs website wins fans
A couple who set up an internet support community for fellow parents of children with special needs hope it can become a charity due to its success. Debbi Robertson and partner Graham Brockie, of Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, set up Extra Special Parents two years ago after daughter Willow was born. Willow had a rare congenital condition and they felt "upset and isolated".
7 Mar 2008