Covid Business News Preparing for lockdown. A message from Phélim Mac Cafferty, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council “We have been preparing in recent weeks in anticipation of stricter Covid-19 restrictions being imposed by government…” By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community Manchester Pride holds first Human Rights Forum with prominent UK activists Many of the UK’s most prominent activists have come together to form the Human Rights Forum to discuss cancel culture, transphobia, the importance of joint activism, feminism and white supremacy in pride in a new video released online by LGBTQ+ charity Manchester Pride. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Business News Sussex property specialists offering employment to those affected by Covid-19 redundancies Sussex property specialists PS&B is looking to help a number of people who have recently suffered redundancy, or are struggling to find work in the county, by offering new employment opportunities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Election Special Kamala Harris shares letter of support for LGBTQ+ Americans Democrat vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris has shared an open letter in solidarity with LGBTQ+ US citizens. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Tim Davie General News Update: BBC director confirms staff will be able to attend Pride events BBC director in general, Tim Davie, responded to backlash after new company rulings declared staff should not attend LGBTQ+ Pride events on the basis of its ‘impartial stance’. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Amy Coney Barrett General News Amy Coney Barrett to judge first LGBTQ+ case Recently appointed US Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett – known for her controversial opinions on the LGBTQ+ community – is due to judge her first LGBTQ+ related case in her new position. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News 141st trans woman killed in Brazil Joana Domingos, 19, is the 141st known trans person to have been killed in Brazil this year after she was shot seven times. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Taiwan holds largest Pride parade since coronavirus outbreak Taiwan, East Asia, saw over 130,000 celebrate on the streets of the capital, Taipei, in the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade since the coronavirus pandemic began. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Update: Canada advances ban on conversion therapy An overwhelming majority in the Canadian House of Commons has voted to give approval in principle to a bill outlawing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in the nation. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News BBC staff told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events BBC staff have been told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events such as Pride marches on the basis of the broadcaster’s ‘no bias’ rule. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Texas reverses law allowing social workers to deny LGBTQ+ clients The state of Texas has reversed its decision to allow social workers to deny LGBTQ+ and disabled clients. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Puerto Rico Medicaid programme now includes trans healthcare Puerto Rico’s Medicaid program, which assists those who are not able to afford healthcare, will now cover transition related care. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
