Scientists say they have discovered a new gene linked with late-onset Alzheimer's disease. People with a damaged copy of the gene, GAB2, may be at four times increased risk of developing dementia, Neuron journal reports. Experts said the latest findings were some of the most significant to emerge since the discovery of the ApoE4 Alzheimer's gene.
A Conservative MP who parked illegally in a disabled bay has said comments he made were misconstrued. Anthony Steen, MP for Totnes in Devon, left his car at Newton Abbot rail station for several days last week and received two fixed penalty notices.
A Conservative MP who said the number of disabled parking spaces across the UK was "disproportionate" has come under fire from a motorists' group. Douglas Campbell, of disabled transport group Mobilise, branded Anthony Steen a "pompous oaf" over the comments.
A Devon MP has apologised for parking illegally in a disabled bay at Newton Abbot railway station. Anthony Steen, the Conservative MP for Totnes, said he was "rushing" to Westminster and parked in the disabled bay because the car park was full.
ITV's Executive Chairman, Michael Grade, has been asked to explain why the broadcaster is failing to meet the minimum standards for subtitling on many of its channels.
Employers feel the politically correct language of disability can be a barrier to employing more disabled people, a survey suggests. Remploy, an employment services provider for disabled people, said most of the 400 employers polled believed in working towards a diverse workforce. But some complained a lack of understanding of the terms to use when describing disabilities put them off.
