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Canada introduces gender-neutral 'X' passports

Canada launches groundbreaking gender-neutral passport option with 'X' marker, marking significant LGBTQ+ rights advancement while former US administration resisted similar reforms.

NHS halts routine puberty blocker prescriptions

Exclusive: Labour supports NHS England's decision to halt routine puberty blocker prescriptions outside research settings, marking a significant shift in youth gender care policy.

US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker

The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.

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.

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.

SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures

A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.

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

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

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.

Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

Treasurer defends retiree tax breaks amid fairness push

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.

Australia's Economic Blind Spot: Women Key to Growth

Exclusive insights from Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal how sidelining women's economic participation is costing the nation billions. Discover the urgent call for a gender-inclusive productivity revolution.

Childcare Reforms Threatened by Digital Exclusion Crisis

Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.

JK Rowling Slams Sturgeon Over Gender Rights Approach

Harry Potter author JK Rowling delivers a scathing critique of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's approach to gender recognition reforms, accusing her of fostering a toxic public discourse and ignoring women's concerns.

Australia's Diplomatic Storm and Reform Controversy

Exclusive insight into Australia's escalating diplomatic row, the controversial 'Barry' roundtable reforms, and the political turmoil gripping Canberra. Discover the internal and external pressures shaping the nation's future.

Disability Groups Revolt Against NDIS Reforms for Children

Major disability advocacy organisations have launched a fierce campaign against the Albanese government's proposed changes to the NDIS, warning new access rules for autistic children and those with developmental delays will cause widespread harm and force

Djokovic Evacuated from Athens Amid Violent Student Protests

Novak Djokovic and a Serbian government delegation were hurriedly evacuated from their Athens hotel as violent student protests against private education reforms erupted on the streets below. The dramatic scenes forced the tennis champion to cancel a plan

£7600 Pension Gender Gap Exposed in UK

A damning new report exposes a massive £7600 annual pension divide between men and women in the UK, highlighting a severe retirement crisis for female workers.

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