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University of Sussex challenges ‘unlawful’ OfS fine in defence of trans‑inclusive policies

University of Sussex challenges ‘unlawful’ OfS fine in defence of trans‑inclusive policies

The University of Sussex (UoS) has launched a landmark judicial review against the Office for Students (OfS) after the regulator imposed a record £585,000 fine linked to campus tensions that followed pro‑trans student activism during the departure of former philosophy professor Kathleen Stock in 2021. UoS argues that

OUT North East opens region's largest LGBTQ+ community hub amid rising homophobia and transphobia

OUT North East opens region's largest LGBTQ+ community hub amid rising homophobia and transphobia

OUT North East has celebrated a landmark moment with the official opening of the ONE Centre, now recognised as the largest LGBTQ+ community hub in the region. The launch, which coincided with the start of LGBTQ+ History Month, brought partners, supporters and community members together to unveil a space designed

Life expectancy slightly lower for LGB+ people, ONS figures reveal

Life expectancy slightly lower for LGB+ people, ONS figures reveal

Life expectancy for people in England and Wales varies by sexual orientation, according to new experimental data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The analysis, published today, draws on answers to the 2021 Census sexual orientation question - the first time such data has been collected - and

Killer of student Jimmie “Jay” Lee sentenced to 40 years in prison

Killer of student Jimmie “Jay” Lee sentenced to 40 years in prison

Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., 25, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the killing of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, whose disappearance in 2022 drew national concern and prompted a years‑long investigation. Herrington entered a guilty plea to second‑degree murder and tampering with evidence

Grindr enhances safety and privacy features for 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina

Grindr enhances safety and privacy features for 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina

As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan–Cortina, Grindr has announced a strengthened set of safety and privacy protections to support LGBTQ+ athletes living and competing within Olympic Villages. The gay hook-up app will remain accessible throughout the Games, but with temporary measures designed to

'Drag Race Spain' star Marina to premiere documentary ‘Diosa’ in London

'Drag Race Spain' star Marina to premiere documentary ‘Diosa’ in London

Marina, the Barcelona-based drag artist who rose to international prominence as a finalist of Drag Race Spain season two, will be in London on 16 February for an exclusive screening of Diosa ('Goddess'), a documentary that centres her journey with drag and gender identity as a non-binary person.

Anas Sarwar vows to ban trans prisoners from women’s jails ‘within days’ if he becomes First Minister

Anas Sarwar vows to ban trans prisoners from women’s jails ‘within days’ if he becomes First Minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has stated that he would move to ban trans prisoners from women’s jails “within days” if he were to become First Minister - a position that has prompted concern among LGBTQ+ groups and equality campaigners who warn it risks deepening stigma and misunderstanding of

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