General News
Government promises to ban conversion therapy in 2022
Nick Herbert has confirmed that the government is planning to introduce a national ban on conversion therapy in Spring 2022.
General News
Man left with fractured eye socket after attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village
Matt Brooks is the latest victim of an anti-LGBTQ+ attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village, leaving him in need of emergency surgery.
LGBTQ+ News
Legal challenge launched against years-long wait trans people face for first appointment at NHS gender clinics
With trans young people and adults waiting years to be seen by the NHS, Good Law Project is supporting two adults, Eva and Alex, and two children who can’t be named, in cases against NHS England for failing to offer a first appointment within the legal timeframe of 18 weeks
General News
Scotland makes LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools
Scotland has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make the teaching of LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools.
General News
UK Sports Council issues new guidelines on trans inclusion
The new guidelines state that organisers should choose whether they will focus on inclusion or “competitive fairness”.
Arts
Theatre Royal Brighton launches Local Heroes discount
To thank local workers Theatre Royal has launched its Local Heroes initiative, in which those who qualify can receive a discount on tickets.
General News
Report: 98% of trans people believe healthcare is inadequate
According to a survey by Trans Actual, nearly all trans people believe that transition-related healthcare provided by the NHS is inadequate.
Community
Queer Connect online festival to help loneliness in LGBTQ+ people
Sappho Events has announced its Queer Connect festival; a series of online events for LGBTQ+ people including a queer film night.
General News
Attacker pleads guilty after stabbing trans woman in Birmingham
A 22-year-old man has received an indefinite hospital order after he stabbed a 33-year-old trans woman on her front doorstep last year.
General News
Report warns of Tory cuts to HIV and AIDS resources
A new report has warned that government cuts to HIV/AIDS funding could be “setting the stage for a resurgence of the [HIV] pandemic”.
Arts
Boy George’s musical Taboo to return for star-studded anniversary show
To mark the 20th anniversary of Boy George’s musical Taboo, a one-off concert will be held at the London Palladium on 30 January 2022.
General News
Out Gay MP Mike Freer named as new equalities minister
Conservative MP Mike Freer has been announced as a new UK equalities minister and will working alongside Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch.