General News Parents can consent to children receiving puberty blockers The UK High Court ruled that parents of trans children can consent to the child receiving puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News Poll finds two thirds of trans people feel unsafe to come out at work A new poll found two thirds of trans people in the UK hide their gender identity in the workplace. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has been granted the right to appeal against a court ruling which would prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal permission. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Alabama law may prohibit trans youth healthcare Lawmakers in Alabama, US, are constructing a bill which will prevent young trans people under the age of 18 from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special British court ruling may prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers After a judicial review has been brought against The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, it is possible young trans people may be prevented from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Trans in the City announce series of events to mark Trans Awareness Week Trans in the City, a corporate collaboration to increase trans awareness and education in industry, announces it, along with its members, will be running a series of online events to mark this year’s Trans Awareness Week By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Business News Trans Lives Matter candle to raise funds for Mermaids LGBTQ+ candle company Flaming Crap launches Trans Lives Matter candle to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, with 50% of all profits donated to Mermaids charity By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Manchester Pride CEO opens up about racism on ‘A Gay & A NonGay’ podcast A Gay And A NonGay, an award-winning LGBTQ+ podcast from comedians James Barr and Dan Hudson, announces a candid interview with Mark Fletcher, CEO of Manchester Pride, available now on all streaming platforms. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Companies urge UK Government to ‘make progress for the trans community’ A consortium of trans and LGBTQ+ charities and organisations – Mermaids, Cool2BeTrans, MindOut, Gendered Intelligence and Stonewall – announces that close to 200 major UK employers have come together in a show of support for trans communities. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Cynthia Nixon (right) and wife Christine Marinoni Arts Cynthia Nixon responds to ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling Openly queer actor Cynthia Nixon has weighed in on the controversy surrounding author JK Rowling, saying she doesn’t understand Rowling’s stance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts International drag showcase for Black Lives Matter UK and Mermaids Rich T Events to present an ambitious digital drag show, Thru the Queer Hole, with over 50 drag acts from around the world raising funds for Black Lives Matter UK and trans rights charity Mermaids on Friday, July 24. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Hair Off? Sab Samuel to shave off his locks for Mermaids Sab Samuel pledges to shave off his lovely locks to raise at least £1,000 of vital funds for Mermaids By Contributor • 1 min read
