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Cheryl Topham, 54, was granted Disability Allowance for years as she couldn't walk unaided - but failed to inform authorities once her condition improved

People with disabilities were paid nearly 14% less than their colleagues, new data shows

About 300 people held a candlelight vigil at a Singapore park on Monday to protest against the planned hanging of a Malaysian convicted of drug smuggling whom activists say should be spared because he has an intellectual disability.

The DWP acknowledges ‘improvements could be made’ to the assessment process for people claiming disability benefits.

Cheryl Topham, 54, didn't tell Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that she'd had a successful knee operation

Cheryl Topham had a successful knee replacement operation in 2017, but the 54-year-old failed to notify the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Cheryl Topham, 54, of Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, had initially been claiming Disability Living Allowance since 1992 in relation to several health conditions which impacted her ability to walk

"The system has to rely on trust mainly given to those who are not able to look after themselves. People are trusted they will do the right thing - you did not" a judge told her

A political scuffle over the Prime Minister's clumsy use of the word "blessed" has thrust the NDIS back into the spotlight and triggered important questions about the scheme's sustainability. However, they are questions that neither side of politics is yet prepared to answer.

"I accept the OBE on behalf of Oliver and people whose voices aren’t always heard."

Atif Amin became enraged after being charged £4 to drop off his mum at Glasgow airport despite having a disability badge and caused £2,700 worth of damage after crashing into a parking machine