Trans toilet row at London awards show sparks legal debate
A heated confrontation over transgender access to female toilets at a London casino awards night has reignited the debate on single-sex spaces under UK law. Read the full story.
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Trans toilet row erupts at London awards ceremony
A heated argument broke out at a London awards show after two transgender women used female toilets. Security intervened as the incident, highlighting tensions over single-sex spaces, was caught on video.
Woman arrested, fined £100 for feeding pigeons in Harrow
A woman was handcuffed by 11 Met Police officers and issued a £100 fine after feeding pigeons in a Harrow park. The incident has sparked outrage from an animal welfare group. Read the full story.
Woman handcuffed by police for feeding pigeons in London
A woman in her 40s was arrested and handcuffed by six Met Police officers in Harrow for feeding pigeons, breaching a PSPO. She was fined £100. Read the full story.
New £500m Youth Strategy Aims to Create Safe Spaces
Labour's first national youth strategy in 15 years pledges £500 million to rebuild youth services, inspired by a child's plea: 'I'm safe at school, safe at home, but not in between.'
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates: Your Complete Guide
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. See all confirmed dates for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including the next day off.
New Vaping Duty to Add £2.64 to Every 10ml Bottle
Millions of UK vapers will see prices soar from 2026 under a new flat-rate duty. Discover how the £2.20 levy plus VAT will impact consumers and public health goals.
UK Deaths to Outnumber Births by 2026, Warns Think Tank
A leading think tank warns the UK could see more deaths than births from 2026, driven by low fertility. This demographic shift poses major challenges for public finances and services.
2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates: Your Complete Calendar
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. Find out when England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland get their next well-deserved day off.
Library Membership: The Best Thing You Can Do in 2026
With library use dwindling, rediscover why joining your local library offers free books, vital community, and proven health benefits. Make it your 2026 goal.
2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates Confirmed
The UK government has confirmed the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on region. Critics brand the long summer gap 'ludicrous'. See the full list of dates here.
2026 Bank Holiday dates confirmed for UK
The government has published the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on location. Critics slam the 'ludicrous' summer gap in England and Wales. See all the dates here.
Full 2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates Revealed
Plan your 2026 holidays with the complete list of UK bank holidays. Maximise your annual leave and get tips for the post-Christmas return to work.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Britishness Poll Shows Sharp Rise in Birthright Views
A new YouGov survey reveals shifting UK attitudes on national identity, with a stark generational and political divide on pride in British history and institutions. Explore the full findings.
NHS defies Supreme Court on single-sex spaces
English hospitals are allowing trans patients into single-sex spaces, contradicting a Supreme Court ruling. Ministers are yet to decide on new guidance, leaving policy in limbo.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Nurse Suspended Over Trans Colleague Changing Room Dispute
A&E nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended after objecting to sharing a women's changing room with a transgender colleague. Her employment tribunal case has become a national flashpoint.
Minister accused of parroting trans lobby in women's spaces case
Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson faces criticism for her High Court submission opposing new guidance protecting single-sex spaces. Women's rights groups and JK Rowling voice dismay.
Minister blocks trans guidance over discrimination claims
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces accusations of blocking new trans guidance. She argues the rules are 'discriminatory'. Read the full story and have your say.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Phillipson Blocks Women-Only Spaces Guidance
Women and Equalities Secretary Bridget Phillipson refuses to sign off EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces, branding it 'trans-exclusive'. The move delays clarity for hospitals and businesses.
Court challenge to Hampstead Heath trans swimming policy
A rights group argues that allowing entry to single-sex ponds based on self-identification is unlawful. The City of London Corporation is reviewing its policy after a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Read the latest.
Falkner: Government 'Abandoned' Women's Rights
Former EHRC head Kishwer Falkner accuses Labour of 'dissembling' over delays to new transgender guidance for single-sex spaces. Read the full story on the Westminster row.
Girlguiding bans trans members after mother's legal threat
A mother who forced Girlguiding to ban male-born trans members says the policy had created safeguarding risks and stopped 'thousands' of girls from joining. Read the full story.
Ex-EHRC chief: Labour has 'abandoned women's rights'
Baroness Falkner accuses Labour of being 'terrified' of MPs pushing trans self-ID and failing grooming gang victims. Read the full explosive interview.
EHRC impasse over gender guidance sparks discord
Internal conflict at UK's human rights watchdog over delayed single-sex spaces guidance distracts from pressing issues like far-right rise. New appointments could reshape approach.
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