Call for Calmer Conversations on Gender Identity
Amidst heated public debate, a new report urges a shift towards more respectful and evidence-based discussions on gender and women's rights in the UK.
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Asma Khan: Hospitality's Poor Reputation for Women Chefs
Celebrated chef Asma Khan delivers a powerful critique of the restaurant industry's systemic barriers for women, championing female-only kitchens as a vital solution for empowerment and change.
10 Ways for Women to Get a Fairer Deal
Discover practical, expert-backed tactics for women to reclaim their time, set firm boundaries, and demand the recognition they deserve in the workplace and at home.
Iran bans UN nuclear inspectors in major escalation
Exclusive: Tehran bars senior UN nuclear watchdog inspectors, escalating a major confrontation with the West and jeopardising the 2015 deal. The IAEA condemns the 'disproportionate and unprecedented' move.
Labour accused of 'betrayal' over abandoned women's rights pledge
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is under fire from leading women's rights organisations after quietly abandoning its pledge to reform the Equality Act to strengthen protections for biological women. The u-turn has been branded a 'profound betrayal' ahead of t
Broadcaster John Stapleton of GMTV and Watchdog Dies at 77
Tributes pour in for the iconic British broadcaster John Stapleton, celebrated for his 17-year reign on GMTV and as the original host of BBC's Watchdog, who has passed away at 77.
Tributes pour in for TV legend John Stapleton
Tributes pour in for the iconic broadcaster John Stapleton, celebrated for his decades on Watchdog, GMTV, and as a master of consumer journalism who revolutionised British television.
F1 Female President Condemns Bikini Photo Focus in Landmark Role
Susie Wolff, Formula 1's first female team principal, issues a defiant response to media outlets focusing on old bikini photos instead of her professional credentials and historic appointment.
John Stapleton's son shares heartbreaking final moments
The son of beloved GMTV and Watchdog presenter John Stapleton has opened up about the broadcaster's poignant final days, revealing his father's immense pride in his family and his courageous battle with a short illness.
John Stapleton's Brave Final Interview On Terminal Cancer
In a profoundly moving and brave final interview, broadcasting legend John Stapleton discusses his terminal cancer diagnosis, reflects on his illustrious career alongside wife Lynn Faulds Wood, and shares his poignant thoughts on life and death.
Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79
Tributes pour in for celebrated British broadcaster John Stapleton, who has died aged 79. The GMTV and Watchdog pioneer was known for his decades-spanning career in journalism and consumer affairs.
Broadcaster John Stapleton Dies Peacefully Aged 79
The entertainment world mourns the loss of iconic broadcaster John Stapleton, who passed away peacefully at 79. Remembered for his legendary career on BBC's Watchdog and GMTV.
Cambridge women's college accused of Equality Act breach
Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, faces legal scrutiny after removing 'female' signage from toilets, potentially violating the Equality Act 2010. The move has sparked debate over inclusivity versus women's rights.
SNP ignored equality watchdog's single-sex spaces order
Exclusive: Scotland's government faces mounting pressure as documents reveal they failed to implement EHRC's single-sex spaces guidance within legal deadline, sparking equality concerns.
CMA Launches Probe into Nationwide-Virgin Money Merger
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a formal 'phase 1' investigation into the proposed £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, scrutinising potential impacts on consumer choice and competition.
Hidden Health Crisis Forcing Women Out of Work
A shocking new report reveals a silent health epidemic is pushing thousands of British women out of their careers, with perimenopause and menopause symptoms devastating livelihoods across the UK.
UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds
A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.
Lib Dems Face Legal Crisis Over Trans Candidate Policy
The Liberal Democrats face potential legal action after declaring women-only shortlists open to biological males who identify as women. Equality campaigners warn the policy may breach the Equality Act 2010.
Streeting: 'Free Speech' Cannot Shield Racism and Homophobia
Wes Streeting issues a stark warning against the weaponisation of free speech to spread hate, urging a national reckoning on rising intolerance in British politics and society.
Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.
Governor Beshear sued over transition team secrecy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is sued by a government watchdog for withholding transition team records, raising transparency concerns just months after his re-election.
UN: Global Gender Equality Progress Grinds to a Halt
A stark UN report reveals the world is failing to meet its 2030 gender equality targets. Discover which critical areas are seeing regression and what this means for the Sustainable Development Goals.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Scottish Rugby shamed over treatment of women's team
Exclusive: Scottish Rugby under fire after national women's team receives inadequate support and facilities, sparking outrage from players and pundits alike.
Tribunal: Gender-Critical Beliefs Protected Under Law
In a landmark judgment, an employment tribunal has ruled that gender-critical beliefs are protected under the Equality Act 2010, upholding the right of women to express their views on sex and gender without fear of discrimination.
World Afro Day Celebrated in UK Parliament for First Time
The UK Parliament hosted its first-ever event for World Afro Day, featuring powerful stories from students and a live performance. The landmark event champions the CROWN Act to end hair discrimination.
Lucy Powell blasts 'sexist' Tory claims over her job
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell condemns 'demeaning and wrong' comments from Conservative MPs suggesting her promotion was due to gender, not merit, in fiery Commons clash.
Why UK's Patriarchy is Still thriving a Century On
A century after the Equal Franchise Act, a new article argues the patriarchal system has proven resilient, adapting to maintain power and stifle genuine female progress in UK politics and society.
Nepal appoints first female Prime Minister Sushila Karki
In a landmark move for gender equality, Nepal's parliament appoints Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the nation's first female Prime Minister, breaking centuries of political tradition.
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