Kristen Stewart blasts Hollywood's MeToo progress
Twilight star Kristen Stewart gives raw interview exposing Hollywood's stalled progress on gender equality and MeToo movement promises, revealing industry frustrations and calling for genuine change.
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Martin Lewis Launches Car Finance Claim Tool Amid Scandal
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis unveils free calculator helping millions potentially claim thousands from car finance mis-selling scandal. FCA investigation ongoing.
Kristen Stewart slams Academy's gender barriers
The Twilight star delivered a powerful critique of Hollywood's systemic sexism during the Academy Women's Luncheon, calling for radical change in the film industry.
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.
Pakistan's period tax challenged in landmark legal case
A groundbreaking legal battle in Pakistan sees a determined young lawyer taking on the government over controversial taxes on menstrual products, fighting for gender equality and essential healthcare access.
Mexico Elects First Female President in Historic Vote
Claudia Sheinbaum creates political history as Mexico's first female president after decisive election win, marking a major milestone for gender equality in Latin American politics.
Lily Allen: Women's Anger Is No Passing Trend
Singer and actress Lily Allen speaks out about women's justified rage, arguing it's not a fleeting trend but a necessary response to systemic inequality and a catalyst for meaningful social transformation.
Cambridge women's college defies Supreme Court ruling
Historic Cambridge women's college continues gender-restricted admissions despite landmark Supreme Court ruling against single-sex policies, sparking legal and academic debate.
Indian uni demands period proof from female staff
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
Andrew Tate's toxic influence on UK boys sparks alarm
New research reveals disturbing trends as toxic manosphere figures like Andrew Tate shape young boys' attitudes towards women, with experts calling for urgent educational intervention.
Ukrainian Women: From Wives to Frontline Warriors
As Russia's invasion enters another year, Ukrainian women are transforming traditional roles, becoming soldiers, activists, and community leaders in a nation's fight for survival.
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Claire Williams blasts Tory MP's F1 politics intervention
Former Williams F1 boss Claire Williams delivers scathing response to Conservative MP's unsolicited advice about women in motorsport, calling the political intervention 'unhelpful' and 'patronising'.
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.
Mexico City elects first female mayor in historic vote
Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico City's first female mayor in a groundbreaking election that signals progress for LGBTQ rights and gender equality in Mexican politics.
Women Redefine Success: The End of 'Having It All'
New research reveals how women are rejecting the exhausting 'superwoman' ideal and creating their own definitions of career success and work-life balance in today's workforce.
How mother-daughter bonds shape legal careers
Groundbreaking research reveals how unconscious biases formed in childhood impact women's advancement in the legal profession and what can be done to break the cycle.
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.
Japan appoints just one woman in cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet reshuffle sees just one female minister amid criticism of Japan's poor gender equality record in politics.
Japan elects first female prime minister in historic vote
In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister, shattering the political glass ceiling and heralding a new era for gender equality in the nation's leadership.
Japan's First Female PM Appoints Women to Cabinet
In a groundbreaking move for gender equality, Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appoints two women to her cabinet, signalling a new era in Japanese politics.
Mosque Leader: Muslim Women Don't Need Saving
The female leader of a British mosque challenges stereotypes as she defends Muslim women's right to choose their own activities, following controversy over a women-only charity run.
Japan's First Female PM: Sanae Takaichi Makes History
In a historic political breakthrough, Sanae Takaichi is positioned to shatter Japan's highest glass ceiling and become the nation's first female prime minister following the ruling party's leadership election.
Women's urinal Peequal cuts festival queues by 75%
A Bristol-based startup has designed the world's first portable female urinal system, cutting waiting times by 75% and transforming the festival experience for women across the UK.
Portugal bans burqas in public buildings
Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.
Zimbabwe's Nhanga ceremony battles child marriages
In rural Zimbabwe, traditional Nhanga ceremonies are being reimagined as powerful tools to combat child marriages and empower young girls through cultural education and women's rights awareness.
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.
The disturbing new frontier of betting on women's sports
As physical disruptions of women's sporting events decline, a more insidious threat emerges: betting companies now accepting wagers on female athletes' menstrual cycles and intimate health data.
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.
Lloyds adds £800m to car finance compensation pot
Lloyds Banking Group faces mounting costs as it allocates another £800 million to cover compensation for historical motor finance commission claims, bringing total provisions to a staggering £2 billion.
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