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A new report from the British government says access for disabled people in stores in Britain is "shocking". The U.K. government and more than 30,000 shops and restaurants across the country. They that many stores and eateries it very difficult or impossible for disabled people to or eat while shopping. The survey many examples of how difficult it is for disabled people to go shopping. Around 20 per cent of stores no wheelchair ramps and two-thirds of staff in shops had no training to disabled customers. Going to the bathroom also difficult for people in wheelchairs. Over 40% of restaurants and 30 per cent of stores no accessible toilet.

Britain's Minister for Disabled People, Mark Harper, said it unfair that the disabled had such problems when shopping. He people with disabilities should able to enjoy shopping just like everyone else. He told reporters: "Everyone to be able to go...shopping or a festive meal or drink with their friends or colleagues." He that stores and restaurants were losing money because they did not help the disabled, saying: "This isn't just about what's right. Businesses are a trick by not doing more to tap into this market." He said: "A fifth of the British population a disability and they and their households a spending power of over £200 billion [$310bn]."