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LGBTQ+ charity METRO to close after 40 years, citing financial pressure
The London-based charity said it had explored "all viable options" but could no longer continue operating in its current form
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LGBTQ+ non-profit You Are Loved launches suicide prevention campaign in memory of Strictly’s Robin Windsor
"Too many LGBTQ+ people are dealing with isolation, substance misuse and poor mental health, often behind closed doors," said You Are Loved founder Marc Svensson
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Metropolitan Police under investigation over alleged homophobia in handling of Edward Cornes’s death
The IOPC is investigating the Met’s alleged failings in the investigation, such as the loss of evidence, alleged homophobia during the inquest, and poor communication with Cornes's family
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Girlguiding says trans members must leave by 6 September
The change extends a decision announced in December 2025, when Girlguiding said trans girls would no longer be able to join as new members
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NASCAR driver Daniel Dye suspended over ‘gay voice’ jibe at David Malukas
"I chose my words poorly, and I understand why it upset people," said Dye
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Fraudster who scammed a gay man out of £26,000 is sentenced to three years in prison
Three individuals were scammed out of a combined £28,000
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Piers Morgan walks off Uncensored after challenging HSTikkyTokky on homophobic remarks
During Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary, Inside the Manosphere, Sullivan said he would “disown” a future son if he were gay
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Police Scotland ends Nicola Sturgeon’s pro-trans guidance, recording biological sex
"Updating Police Scotland’s 22 relevant systems to meet this new data recording standard is a complex process," said Police Scotland
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Reform UK’s George Finch survives no-confidence vote after calling for Pride flags to be removed
The 19-year-old clung to power by one vote after Green Party councillors alleged he had ‘abused the office of leader’
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Pride in London launches bid to host WorldPride 2032
Organisers are aiming to align the international event with the 60th anniversary of the capital’s first Pride march
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Real Housewives of London’s Panthea Parker to offer private lunch at Terrence Higgins Trust auction
The annual fundraiser returns to Christie’s on 25 March, bringing together more than 70 artworks and luxury experiences in aid of the UK’s leading HIV charity
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Alan Turing and other historical figures to be replaced with animals on UK banknotes
Despite the new approach honouring the planet, the Bank of England has faced backlash from those who admire Turing
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Zack Polanki’s Green Party wins yet another by-election, this time in Liverpool
“It is time to make hope normal again,” said Aigburth Green Party chair Paul Ruddick
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Drag wig store Wig Chapel burns down in Glasgow city centre fire
"I have lost everything," said owner Jack Baxter
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Green MP Hannah Spencer targeted by anti-trans activists after Manchester rally speech
Following the incident, a spokesperson said the confrontation had been caused by “a few angry men” attempting to “spread anti-trans bigotry”
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NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for trans youth
"We cannot say if they are harmful or effective," says the national medical director for Specialised Services at NHS England
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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime bill passes House of Lords as an aggressive offence
"We are one step closer to making anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime an aggravated offence," says Stonewall CEO Simon Blake
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Munroe Bergdorf and Zelah Glasson front Cosmopolitan cover marking one year since Supreme Court trans ruling
Bel Priestley, Alexandra Parmar-Yee, Jazmeen Qureshi and more tell their story
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Girlguiding launches trans support taskforce months after banning trans girls from groups
In December 2025, Girlguiding confirmed that trans girls will no longer be eligible to join its scouting groups
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What is TMVII? Doctors warn of fungal STI spreading among men who have sex with men
Symptoms typically resemble ringworm, with circular, red and scaly rashes that may be painful or itchy