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New cross-sector report urges the government to meet the challenges of HIV care in prisons

New cross-sector report urges the government to meet the challenges of HIV care in prisons

A new report from the HIV Health Equity and Justice Partnership urges the government to meet the challenges of HIV care in prisons and ensure that people living with HIV in prisons are not left behind. The partnership - a collaboration between Sophia Forum, Ci2 Bureau, Terrence Higgins Trust and

Oregon man jailed for more than 12 years over violent anti‑gay hate crime

Oregon man jailed for more than 12 years over violent anti‑gay hate crime

A Springfield, Oregon man has been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for a brutal anti‑gay hate crime assault, following a federal investigation that revealed he had meticulously planned the attack for weeks. Daniel Andrew McGee, 26, received the sentence - equivalent to just over 12½ years -

Brighton gears up for a city-wide celebration of International Women’s Day 2026

Brighton gears up for a city-wide celebration of International Women’s Day 2026

Brighton & Hove is set for a vibrant weekend of events as the city marks International Women’s Day 2026, with celebrations beginning on Wednesday 4th March and a big festival on Saturday, 7 March. The centrepiece is the Network of International Women’s annual gathering at the Brighton Unitarian

Misconduct panel hears Gwent Police officers exchanged series of messages mocking gay and trans people

Misconduct panel hears Gwent Police officers exchanged series of messages mocking gay and trans people

A misconduct panel has heard that two former Gwent Police officers exchanged a series of homophobic, transphobic, racist and misogynistic messages over several years, including content depicting the degradation and assault of women. The officers, PC James Heley and PC Simon Lewis, resigned from the force shortly before the disciplinary

Rising anti‑trans hostility is creating a “dangerous and degrading” environment for trans people in the UK, new report warns

Rising anti‑trans hostility is creating a “dangerous and degrading” environment for trans people in the UK, new report warns

A new report from TransActual has delivered a stark warning that anti‑trans hatred is continuing to escalate in the UK, creating what researchers describe as an increasingly hostile and unsafe environment for trans people. Trans Lives 2025: Continuing To Endure The Hostile Environment draws on one of the largest

London trans club night Temptation celebrates four years

London trans club night Temptation celebrates four years

One of London’s biggest and most beloved trans nightlife events, Temptation, has celebrated its fourth anniversary after first launching in 2022. Founded by Los Angeles–born performer Brandy X, who moved to London a decade ago, Temptation has grown into what many now regard as the capital’s premier

Home Secretary unveils major overhaul of asylum system as LGBTQ+ charity warns changes are “cruel” and risk returning people to danger

Home Secretary unveils major overhaul of asylum system as LGBTQ+ charity warns changes are “cruel” and risk returning people to danger

The government has announced sweeping reforms to the UK’s asylum system, replacing the long‑standing five‑year period of refugee protection with a new temporary status that will be reviewed every 30 months. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that, from 2 March 2026, all adults and accompanied children granted

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