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1,000 LGBTQ+ veterans expected to miss out on gay ban payout
Fighting With Pride has estimated there are over 1,000 “lost” veterans who have not yet come forward
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Show me the receipts: Did Brexit help or harm LGBTQ+ people?
For many LGBTQ+ people, the 2016 referendum brought a different set of questions. So, on its 10-year anniversary, what do the receipts say?
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Stonewall strives to create inclusive workplaces that make for a thriving society
Sarah Campbell, head of programmes at Stonewall, works with hundreds of employers to help them realise the economic benefits of a diverse workforce
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Bill banning conversion practices in UK reportedly expected this week
In April 2025, Labour failed to meet the deadline for a ban on so-called conversion practices
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NHS puberty blocker study sets minimum ages for trans young people
The study, led by King's College London, is set to investigate the effects of puberty blockers for trans young people, assessing their benefits and risks
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17-year-old charged with attempted murder in alleged homophobic hate crime
West Midlands Police said the victim was subjected to homophobic remarks during the attack
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Jamie Corbett and Adam Frisby address backlash over unrelated murder case involving gay couple
"I honestly can’t believe some of the things I’m reading. I’ve actually just had to come out for a walk and leave Adam at home," wrote Corbett
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Liverpool council leader vows to ‘cherish’ Pride Quarter amid fears it is ‘disappearing before our eyes’
"When we know that these things have been challenged in other places, it's Liverpool's role for us to raise our voices even more," said Liverpool council leader Liam Robinson
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London Underground gets new Pride audio tour featuring LGBTQ+ voices
Available until the end of June, the project has been developed by Art on the Underground in partnership with OUTbound, TfL's LGBTQ+ staff network
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Lush Pride tiger artist says ‘trans bodies are beautiful’ amid backlash over top surgery scars
The display, installed at the chain's Chelmsford store ahead of Essex Pride, features a tiger alongside the slogan, "Proud of My Stripes"
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Impact of Section 28 to be addressed by UK Government after petition passes 10,000 signatures
The Section 28 Justice Coalition draws on information suggesting that history is repeating itself: "We are not going to let it"
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Pioneering gay artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney is survived by his long-time partner, Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, who was by his side when he died
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Police chiefs face High Court challenge over pro-trans strip-search policy
The case has been brought forward to the High Court by gender-critical women’s rights group Sex Matters
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Over 100 MPs back bid to block Equality and Human Rights Commission’s trans guidance
MPs across multiple parties, including Labour, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats, are calling for the final guidance to be revoked
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Protestors gather after Reform UK stops London borough Pride flag tradition
Opposition parties, unions, and community groups organised a Pride Month event outside Havering’s Town Hall in a display of defiance
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Reform UK urges Essex libraries to scale back Pride content
"What possible reason is there not to display Pride promotional material," said Save Our Libraries Essex
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Syphilis cases among gay and bisexual men fall to lowest level in a decade
Syphilis diagnoses among gay and bisexual men fell by 18.7 per cent in 2025 reversing a decade-long upward trend
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Dr Ranj Singh asks people to move forward after ex-wife breaks her silence on their split
"Identity and sexuality are complex, fluid and evolving things. Some figure it out early; others need longer," said Dr Ranj
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Thousands contacted Childline over sexuality and gender identity last year
New figures released ahead of Pride Month show the service delivered 2,457 counselling sessions on the issue during 2025/26
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Pat Bruce-Browne becomes Ipswich’s first Black gay female mayor
As mayor, Bruce-Browne will support local charities ActivLives and BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG), raising funds throughout her term