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A mum who is a full time carer for her daughters has said she feels 'really frightened' following the budget announcement earlier this week.

Raegan Furness is mum to Amelia-Star, 13, who has ADHD, and Kacie-Rae, nine, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. The 38-year-old single mum claims universal credit as well as disability living allowance (DLA) for both children.

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Disabled people who have a car through the Motability scheme will no longer be allowed "premium" vehicles such as BMWs and Mercedes, with immediate effect. Some critics had called for changes to the scheme which allows eligible dis

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