Delayed Trans Guidance Sparks Discrimination Fears
Campaigners warn new transgender guidance could permit discrimination based on appearance. The government vows not to rush publication of the 300-page code affecting single-sex services.
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Equality watchdog's gender guidance 'unworkable'
The Equality and Human Rights Commission faces mounting criticism as its latest guidance on single-sex spaces is declared fundamentally unworkable by legal experts and service providers.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
Wetherspoons pays damages for autism discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay £3,500 in damages after staff at a Bristol pub refused service to an autistic man and his carer in a landmark discrimination case.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
NHS staff undergo trans training after changing room remark
Exclusive: Darlington nurses undergo mandatory re-education after transgender woman complained about comments made in female changing facility. The case raises serious questions about free speech and NHS diversity policies.
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
London Muslim charity accused of discriminating against women
A prominent Muslim charity in London has been suspended from a government advisory role following allegations of systemic discrimination against women, sparking a wider debate about equality in community organisations.
Legal fight over Welsh library mosque conversion
A controversial plan to convert a former Welsh library into a mosque has sparked legal action from Christian groups, raising questions about community spaces and religious equality.
NYC subway faces civil rights investigation over service equality
The US Department of Transportation launches civil rights investigation into New York's MTA following complaints about unequal service in minority neighbourhoods.
Doreen Lawrence confronts govt over race equality failures
Stephen Lawrence's mother delivers powerful testimony at Royal Courts of Justice, accusing ministers of abandoning race reform pledges and failing black Britons.
Entrepreneur: 'Never business with fat person' sparks outrage
Australian entrepreneur Simone Milasas faces intense backlash after controversial comments about weight and business partnerships, dividing social media and business communities.
Tory Minister: 'Biological Sex Matters' in Trans Rights Row
Conservative Party conference ignites controversy as Women and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch defends stance on biological sex, drawing criticism from LGBT+ groups and prompting internal party debate.
London gym charges white customers double in race-based pricing
A progressive London fitness centre faces backlash after implementing race-based pricing that charges white customers double what BIPOC members pay for the same services.
Why Men Are Finally Queuing for the Loo
A surprising social revolution is unfolding in British pubs and venues as men discover what women have known for decades - the frustration of queueing for the toilet.
Badenoch defends Tory equality law shake-up
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has launched a robust defence of Conservative plans to redefine 'equality' in British law, setting up a potential constitutional clash with devolved nations.
Gender stereotypes limit children's career dreams by age 7
Groundbreaking research shows children as young as seven are narrowing career options due to persistent gender stereotypes, with concerning implications for future workforce diversity.
Japan's first female PM: Sanae Takaichi wins leadership
In a historic political breakthrough, Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership contest, marking a transformative moment for gender equality in Japanes
Women in Public Life: The Unseen Burden of Scrutiny
Exploring the hidden challenges women face under the public microscope and how systemic sexism continues to impact gender equality in modern Britain.
Caster Semenya wins landmark human rights case
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya secures historic victory at European Court of Human Rights in her decade-long fight against testosterone regulations in athletics.
Engineer in legal battle over toilet access dispute
A civil engineer finds himself at the centre of a workplace conflict and legal challenge after refusing to disclose his identity during a toilet access disagreement with transgender colleagues.
When Girls Had to Play Rugby in Secret
The shocking true story of how young women in Wales defied authority and played rugby in clandestine matches, risking punishment for their passion for the sport.
UK's Transgender Sport Guidance Sets Global Standard
Britain leads worldwide sporting revolution with groundbreaking new guidance ensuring fair competition while championing transgender athlete inclusion across all levels of sport.
TV Advertisers Accused of Tokenistic Black Representation
New research reveals troubling patterns in how Black people are portrayed across British television advertising, with calls for more authentic representation.
Catholic girl wins school discrimination case
Rebecca Black's victory against a Belfast school sets precedent for religious equality in UK education after being denied place due to her Catholic faith.
NHS staff ordered to use biological sex toilets
Healthcare workers at NHS Nottinghamshire Trust face new bathroom rules requiring use of facilities corresponding to biological sex, sparking intense debate over transgender rights and workplace equality.
Engineer Sues Over Secret Toilet Arrangement for Trans Colleague
A structural engineer is taking legal action against her company after being forced to use a secret bathroom code to accommodate a transgender colleague, claiming discrimination and constructive dismissal.
Pioneering Black student returns to desegregated school
Diane Oliver makes emotional return to Charlotte school where she broke racial barriers as first Black student in 1959, sharing her story with new generation.
Black Police Group Warns of Two-Tier Justice in UK Reforms
Proposed UK policing rules could create racial double standards, warns the National Black Police Association. New draft guidance raises concerns about institutional bias and unequal treatment.
Afghan sisters master karate while refugees in Iran
In a Tehran sports hall, Afghan refugee sisters are transforming their lives through karate, building courage and challenging gender norms while displaced from their homeland.
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