Grandmother wins battle to save off-grid eco-cabin
Brigid Eakins, 70, has secured a breakthrough in her long legal fight with Herefordshire Council to save her self-built £59,000 off-grid home from demolition, after spending over £125,000 on fees.
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New Research Challenges Ultra-Processed Food Classification
Leading nutrition scientists argue for a more sophisticated approach to ultra-processed foods, moving beyond blanket warnings to consider nutritional value and processing methods.
NHS puberty blocker trial questions children on identity
A new £10.7m NHS clinical trial will ask participants as young as 12 if they identify as 'two spirit', amid criticism from gender-critical health practitioners. Read the full details.
NHS puberty blocker trial for children approved
Controversial NHS trial will study effects of puberty blockers on children's brains. Professor Emily Simonoff says she's 'very proud' to lead landmark research amid legal threats.
Hundreds of under-10s referred to gender services
Exclusive NHS data shows nearly 600 children aged nine and under have been referred to gender identity services, with medical professionals raising serious concerns about the implications for vulnerable young people.
Bacon & Ham Cancer Risk: Health Warning
Major health warning reveals processed meats like bacon and ham significantly increase cancer risk. Experts urge immediate dietary changes.
STEM careers still perceived as 'boys' clubs'
New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.
Government plans to outsource BBFC film classification duties
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice is considering transferring British Board of Film Classification responsibilities to external providers in a controversial move that could reshape UK media regulation.
Scientists Propose Category 6 Hurricane Classification
Climate scientists call for new Category 6 hurricane classification as warming oceans create unprecedented super-storms that exceed current scale limits.
Scientists Propose Category 6 Hurricanes Due to Climate Change
Climate scientists call for new Category 6 hurricane classification as warming oceans create unprecedented 'super-storms' that overwhelm current measurement scales.
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.
BBC under fire over biological males in women's toilets policy
The BBC is embroiled in controversy as internal documents reveal staff concerns about home working guidelines permitting biological males to use female facilities, despite Supreme Court gender rulings.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate
French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.
UK Tech Initiative Amplifies Women's Voices
The Guardian launches major initiative to amplify women's experiences in UK technology, tackling gender disparity and shaping the future of the industry.
British chocolate bar faces reclassification under EU rules
A classic British chocolate bar is at the centre of a confectionery controversy as new EU regulations challenge its very classification as chocolate due to insufficient cocoa content.
Scottish mothers win gender law challenge victory
A group of Scottish mothers has won a significant legal victory against the Scottish Government's controversial gender recognition reforms, drawing comparisons to the Post Office scandal drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'.
BMI Overhaul: Millions May No Longer Be Overweight
Groundbreaking research reveals traditional BMI calculations may be misclassifying millions of healthy individuals as overweight or obese. Discover the new scientific approach that could redefine healthy weight standards across the UK.
US Experts Challenge BMI Obesity Standards
Leading US health authorities propose significant changes to obesity classification, potentially redefining healthy weight ranges for millions of adults using more comprehensive metrics.
Pets Classed as Baggage: Iberia Court Ruling Sparks Outrage
Spanish airline Iberia faces backlash after court ruling classifies pets in cargo hold as 'baggage' rather than sentient beings, raising serious animal welfare concerns for UK travellers.
BMI rules shake-up could classify millions as overweight
Groundbreaking research suggests current BMI thresholds may be too lenient, with experts proposing stricter limits that could redefine healthy weight for UK adults.
Millions face obesity reclassification under new BMI rules
Eight million UK adults may suddenly find themselves reclassified as obese if proposed changes to BMI thresholds are implemented, sparking debate among health experts.
Newsom signs AB7, reshaping California worker classification
Governor Gavin Newsom signs landmark AB7 legislation, creating seismic changes to California's employment landscape and sparking intense debate about worker classification.
Christian foster parents lose licence over gender policy
A Christian couple from the West Midlands have lost their foster care licence after objecting to a council's gender identity policy that required them to use alternative pronouns for children.
Girl Child 2025: The Unfinished Equality Battle
As we approach International Day of the Girl Child 2025, new data reveals both progress and persistent challenges in girls' education, safety, and rights worldwide.
EU plan: Children can choose gender from age 6
Explosive EU legislation could allow children as young as six to change their legal gender without medical approval, raising concerns about cross-border implications for British families.
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.
Choose Your Baby's Gender Through Timing? Experts Reveal
Groundbreaking research suggests the timing of conception could influence whether you have a boy or girl. Discover the science behind this controversial method that's dividing medical experts.
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.
Mother's heartbreaking gender disappointment confession
An emotional mother shares her raw story of gender disappointment after discovering her baby's sex, revealing the complex feelings and societal pressures surrounding pregnancy expectations.
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