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.
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Yorkshire man creates support group after homophobic attack
South Yorkshire psychic medium, Andrew James, has launched an LGBTQ+ support group online after he was physically assaulted on a night out.
Germany compensating LGBTQ+ people affected by historic anti-gay law
Germany offering compensation to 249 people who faced persecution under a 1871 law that criminalised same-sex relationships between men.
Study: 64% of LGBTQ+ people have turned to porn as an alternative educational resource
A new study by Durex has found only 14% of queer people felt the sex ed they were given in school was relevant to them.
University of Hull launches scholarship for LGBTQ+ students
The University of Hull is the first higher education establishment in the UK to launch a scholarship to support LGBTQ+ students.
Rainbow Pride arch destroyed in Milton Keynes
A rainbow flower archway, set up in honour of Milton Keynes Pride on September 11, has been burned down in what is thought to be arson.
Government appoints first LGBTQ+ business champion
Iain Anderson, executive chairman of public relations firm Cicero, has been appointed as the UK’s first LGBTQ+ business champion.