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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.

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.

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.

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.

Sabrina Carpenter and UK's Stark Gen Z Gender Divide

New data reveals a profound political and cultural schism between Gen Z men and women in the UK, with pop star Sabrina Carpenter emerging as an unlikely cultural flashpoint in a new era of gender-polarised politics.

NHS Gender Care Patients Face 5-Year Waiting Times Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking five-year waits for NHS gender identity services. Health Secretary Wes Streeting declares the situation a 'betrayal' and orders immediate review to tackle the national scandal.

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.

South Africa ends forced surname change for wives

A historic South African court ruling declares the common law practice compelling married women to adopt their husband's surname unconstitutional, championing gender equality and personal choice.

School Sports Boost Girls' Career Prospects by 50%

New research reveals UK girls who participate in after-school sports are 50% more likely to secure leadership positions and high-paying careers later in life, highlighting the long-term professional benefits of athletic participation.

Hong Kong Votes on Historic Same-Sex Partnership Bill

Hong Kong's legislature is poised for a historic vote on a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex partnerships, a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the territory, though it stops short of full marriage equality.

Sturgeon's 'staggering lack of self-awareness' on gender reforms

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faces a fresh wave of criticism for her defence of the SNP's controversial gender recognition reforms, with opponents labelling her comments as demonstrating a 'staggering lack of self-awareness' following the party's

Rayner: Next Labour Deputy Leader Must Be a Woman

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner issues a powerful call for the party's next number two to be a woman, challenging the status quo and advocating for gender equality at the highest levels of UK politics.

Charity Erases 'Mother' and 'Father' in Woke Language Guide

A leading UK charity instructs its members to abandon traditional terms like 'mother' and 'father' in favour of gender-neutral alternatives like 'parent who has given birth' and 'non-birthing parent', sparking a fierce national debate on language and ideo

Equality watchdog confirms legality of single-sex spaces

The SNP government is under intense scrutiny after the UK's equalities regulator issued definitive legal guidance confirming that single-sex spaces are protected under law, forcing a potential U-turn on controversial policies.

Cracker Barrel Chef Fired Over LGBTQ Pin Sparks Fury

A Cracker Barrel cook was fired for wearing a small LGBTQ+ pin, reviving the US restaurant chain's controversial history with employee discrimination and igniting a fresh social media firestorm over workers' rights and corporate inclusivity.

UK Gender Pay Gap: Women Earn 14% Less Than Men

Shocking new figures from the Office for National Statistics show Britain's gender pay gap remains stubbornly wide, with women effectively working for free for nearly two months each year compared to male colleagues.

Pastor's protest stops Black History mural removal

A West Midlands pastor's peaceful protest against the removal of a Black History Month mural has ignited a fierce debate on racial equality, community values, and local council decision-making in the UK.

SNP's £20M Handout to Gender Self-ID Supporters Sparks Fury

Exclusive investigation reveals the Scottish Government has awarded over £20 million to organisations actively campaigning for its contentious gender self-identification reforms, raising serious questions about the use of public funds for political lobbyi

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