EHRC impasse over gender guidance sparks discord
Internal conflict at UK's human rights watchdog over delayed single-sex spaces guidance distracts from pressing issues like far-right rise. New appointments could reshape approach.
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UK Government Weighs New Transgender Space Guidance
As Bridget Phillipson reviews EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces, columnist Aimee Walsh argues trans rights are human rights being reduced to policy debates. Read more.
UK's warm banks expand as energy costs and winter hit
As the energy price cap rises and Arctic air sweeps the UK, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
Piers Morgan's Heated Trans Rights Debate on Lorraine
Lorraine Kelly lost control of her show during a fiery debate between Piers Morgan and Dr Amir on trans rights and women's spaces. Read the full story of the on-air chaos.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
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.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
Maldives enacts world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
Britain among world's least nature-connected nations
Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.
Australia's luxury laundromats revolutionise chore culture
Discover how Australia's new premium laundrettes are transforming mundane chores into luxurious social experiences with craft coffee, artisanal snacks, and stylish interiors.
Berlin's cemetery cafés transform urban spaces
Discover how Berlin is transforming urban spaces with innovative cemetery cafés, blending memorial culture with community gathering spots in a uniquely German trend.
Peer with BAT ties challenges UK smoking ban in court
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
Young buyers sacrifice gardens in housing crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's housing crisis is forcing a generation of first-time buyers to abandon dreams of green spaces and gardens for cramped urban living.
Tory Minister sparks outrage over Epping Forest housing remarks
Justice Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after suggesting London's Epping Forest could be sold for housing development during heated BBC Question Time exchange with David Lammy.
Soho's Gay Village Faces Existential Threat
As Westminster Council pushes forward with pedestrianisation plans, London's iconic LGBTQ+ community fears being priced out of the very streets that once offered sanctuary.
Ty Pennington Hospitalised After Medical Emergency
Beloved home improvement host Ty Pennington faces health crisis as he's hospitalised with undisclosed medical emergency, prompting outpouring of support from fans and colleagues.
UK Churches Face Closure from Crushing Repair Bills
A devastating survey reveals nearly 400 British churches could shut their doors permanently within five years due to unaffordable repair costs, threatening the nation's architectural and community heritage.
Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Homeowners use wheelie bins to guard parking spaces
Furious residents in Westminster are resorting to placing wheelie bins in parking spaces to prevent outsiders from taking their spots in a growing parking crisis that's dividing communities.
LA votes to remove Confederate monuments from public spaces
Los Angeles takes decisive action to remove Confederate memorials from public spaces, sparking debate about historical memory and racial justice in America's second-largest city.
Dog owners furious over new 'ASBO' restrictions
British dog owners are erupting in anger as local authorities introduce sweeping new restrictions, including mandatory muzzles, leads, and exclusion zones, in what's being dubbed 'canine ASBOs'.
Neglected home spaces costing UK homeowners thousands
Property experts reveal how neglected areas like sheds, garages and spare rooms are dramatically reducing house values across Britain, with simple transformation tips to boost your property's worth.
£20 paint trick makes rooms look bigger instantly
Discover the budget-friendly painting hack that interior designers swear by to transform small spaces and create the illusion of extra square footage without renovation costs.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
Sydney's Pink Pony faces backlash over gay men exclusion
Sydney's legendary LGBTQ+ venue Pink Pony faces community outrage after advertising a 'women and non-binary only' event, sparking debate about inclusion within queer spaces.
Google silent on Trump lobbying for YouTube in Australia ban
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
Belfast's abandoned shopping centre frozen in time
Explore the eerie remains of Belfast's Castlecourt Shopping Centre, left frozen in the 1990s with shops still fully stocked, revealing a haunting snapshot of retail history.
Bonnie Blue's 4-Year Australia Ban Over Terrifying Plot
Exclusive details emerge about Bonnie Blue's disturbing Australian plot that led to a dramatic four-year ban from the country, sending shockwaves through entertainment circles.
British tennis player banned for four years in doping case
UK tennis professional receives major suspension after anti-doping tribunal finds him guilty of violating sport's integrity rules, casting shadow over his career.
Ex-F1 driver Mark Blundell gets 20-month drink-drive ban
Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell faces 20-month driving ban after being caught drink-driving his BMW X6 while nearly double the legal limit in Hertfordshire.
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