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.
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ABC Sydney's all-male lineup sparks diversity row
ABC Sydney radio faces internal and external dismay as Chris Bath's departure creates an all-male presenter lineup from Breakfast to Drive. Read the full story on the diversity concerns at the public broadcaster.
Rage Rooms Boom: 90% of Customers Are Women
Demand for rage rooms is surging across the UK, with 90% of customers being women. Discover the reasons behind this trend and the growing gender anger gap.
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.
Women's pension gap grows to £113,000, report finds
Scottish Widows reveals the UK's private pension gender gap has widened to £113,000, with menopause and caring responsibilities significantly impacting women's retirement savings.
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.
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.
BBC settles gender pay dispute with female presenter
The BBC has reached a confidential settlement with a female radio presenter in a significant gender pay discrimination case that threatened to expose the corporation's pay practices.
UK's unpaid housework worth staggering £1.3 trillion annually
Groundbreaking research reveals British women bear the brunt of unpaid household labour, with the total value dwarfing many traditional economic sectors and highlighting persistent gender inequality.
Women struggle more with money talks than men
New research reveals a troubling gender gap in financial conversations, with women facing greater stigma and isolation when dealing with debt and money problems.
Gender Money Gap: Women Reshape UK Financial Talks
New research reveals how women are breaking financial taboos and transforming money discussions across the UK, creating more open and supportive financial dialogues.
Brexit Worsens UK Productivity Gap, Threatens Budget
New analysis reveals Britain's productivity has fallen further behind EU rivals since Brexit, creating a £60bn economic black hole that threatens Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget plans.
Gina Rinehart: Young Aussies Should Stop Whingeing
Australia's richest person delivers blunt advice to younger generation about home ownership and work ethic in controversial social media post that's sparked national debate.
US Billionaire Wealth Surges to $5.5 Trillion
Exclusive analysis reveals staggering growth among US billionaires as their collective wealth surges to unprecedented levels, creating both economic opportunities and societal challenges.
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.
Men's Health Crisis: Why Men Die Years Earlier
Shocking new research reveals the stark gender gap in life expectancy as experts warn men's health is in crisis. Discover the urgent changes needed to address this silent emergency.
Reeves faces £30bn budget black hole shock
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts staggering £30bn fiscal shortfall in first major Treasury briefing, forcing tough decisions on public spending and economic strategy.
Scottish Tax Gap Crisis: Business Leaders Sound Alarm
Industry experts warn Scotland's tax competitiveness is at risk as the revenue gap with the rest of the UK fails to narrow, despite temporary relief measures for businesses facing new tariffs.
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.
Men's retirement years shrink as pension age rises
New analysis reveals men are facing a growing retirement crisis as life expectancy improvements stall while pension ages continue to rise, creating a perfect storm for older workers.
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.
MPs: HMRC misses millions from gaming tax gap
A powerful Treasury Committee report reveals HMRC is failing to collect substantial tax revenue from major video game companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, urging urgent reforms to tackle digital economy tax avoidance.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
Gen Z Women Abandon Progressive Politics
New research reveals a startling political shift as young women increasingly reject left-wing ideologies, creating a significant gender gap that could reshape future elections.
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'.
Running shoe testing bias puts women at risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how running shoe testing predominantly uses male athletes, creating ill-fitting and potentially dangerous footwear for women.
UK courts Canadian experts in post-Brexit talent drive
Leading British academics and industry figures are calling for Canadian professionals to fill critical skills gaps following Brexit, with Vancouver's tech and healthcare sectors identified as prime recruitment targets.
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.
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