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Fresh calls for ‘turn-up-and-go’ assistance from train operators

Added: 26 March 2015 | Updated: 27 March 2015

We want the boys to experience things together, as brothers should

Martin is a big Manchester United fan, along with his three boys. His eldest son Jordan uses a wheelchair and attends one of Scope's schools. Martin writes a blog called United Discriminates, and has shared his story as part of our 100 days, 100 stories campaign.

Why are young people scared of disclosing their disability to employers?

A survey released to 5 live Breakfast has found that more than three-quarters of disabled students and graduates are afraid to let potential employers know about their disability. It is a classic dilemma for people with disabilities - and it's one I've been facing myself.

Ed Goncalves unveils plan to ban MPs from ‘moonlighting’ and hiring their relatives

Rugby's Lib Dem election candidate says he plans to introduce a Private Members' Bill to abolish the current MPs' expenses system if he is elected on May 7.

Biggest pension changes in 100 years come into force today

Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats are delivering the largest overhaul of the pensions system in almost a century, giving people the freedom to take control of their own pension. Tim also heralded the fact that because of our 'Triple Lock Guarantee' the state pension is £950 higher than 2010.

Thanks to the Liberal Democrat Triple Lock Guarantee, the basic state pension is now £950 higher in cash terms than in 2010