• Disability inclusion awards honour practical progress

    Business Disability Forum recognised inclusion work across sectors in London. Its 2026 awards highlighted organisations and individuals improving accessibility in recruitment, procurement, product design, workplace experience, customer service, and communications.


  • Women leave tech before reaching leadership

    Women are leaving technology careers well before senior leadership positions. Akamai’s research found nearly 90% exit within a decade, with progression, pay, flexibility, and culture among the main pressures.


  • Disabled people want a bigger AI role

    Disabled people want a direct role in shaping AI tools. A new Business Disability Forum poll found 40% of disabled adults see involvement in designing, developing, and testing products as the key to making AI more accessible.


  • Supporting neurodivergent employees in the workplace

    Neurodiversity presents both opportunity and responsibility for modern workplaces. Dan Kentley, Head of Assessment and Specialist Clinical Services at Onebright, explains why organisations that recognise neurodivergent strengths — and make practical workplace adjustments — can unlock productivity, innovation, and stronger employee retention.


  • Business Disability Forum reveals awards finalists

    Business Disability Forum has revealed its 2026 awards finalists today. The shortlist spans 14 categories and highlights organisations and individuals improving outcomes for disabled employees, consumers, and service users through measurable inclusion work.


  • Women in business are building momentum — and business is better for it

    Women in business are gaining ground across the UK economy. Progress in leadership and representation is becoming easier to see, even as obstacles around pay, capital, and care remain. For employers and investors alike, the strongest case for backing women now rests as much in performance as principle.


  • Scottish entrepreneur launches women’s power platform

    A new platform aims to expand women’s access to capital. Scottish entrepreneur Veenoo Sharma has unveiled a global initiative designed to increase women’s access to investment, influence, and policy networks, with its first public launch held at the Houses of Parliament earlier this month.


  • Disabled consumers still face barriers, new BDF data shows

    Over a third of disabled consumers say their experience would improve if staff had a greater understanding of disability. New Business Disability Forum research highlights persistent barriers in product access, customer service, and design — and calls on companies to turn inclusion into a strategic advantage.


  • Business Disability Forum launches Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026

    Business Disability Forum has opened nominations for its 2026 Disability Smart Impact Awards. The rebranded awards, announced on 3 December, highlight organisations and individuals creating measurable change for disabled employees and consumers through inclusive practice and innovation.


  • Inaccessibility costs UK retailers 76% of online purchases, survey finds

    Three in four disabled UK shoppers face digital barriers. New AccessiWay research shows accessibility issues are driving customers away during key sales periods, with calls for stronger regulation and inclusion on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.