Update: LGBTQ+ organisations criticise government move to axe anti-bullying project
Multiple LGBTQ+ organisations in the UK have criticised the government’s decision to axe funding for The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund.
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Government pulls funding for anti-bullying project
The English government has axed an anti-bullying project designed at protecting LGBTQ+ school students, called The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund.
Manchester United partners with Stonewall to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion
UK football team Manchester United has announced its partnership with LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall to promote greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the sports team.
TikTok bans conversion therapy content
Social media app TikTok has updated its UK guidelines to ban content which promotes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, leading many to encourage prime minister Boris Johnson to speed up the ban of the practise.
UK census undergoes LGBTQ+ inclusive reforms
Next year’s UK census will be the first to include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity after government reforms to national survey.
Piers Morgan argues trans women should not play rugby
TV presenter Piers Morgan, known for his controversial views, has publicly agreed with World Rugby’s decision to prevent trans women from playing in professional leagues, arguing it was a safety risk to other players.
World Rugby rules against trans players
World Rugby, the global union for the sport, published a new series of guidelines on Friday 9 October preventing transgender women competing at the highest levels of the game.