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Government must do better for LGBTQ+ people, says UNISON at annual LGBT+ conference

Government must do better for LGBTQ+ people, says UNISON at annual LGBT+ conference

UNISON’s annual LGBT+ conference wrapped up in Edinburgh this weekend, with a clear message to ministers: workplaces must be safe for all employees, and the government must step up its commitment to equality. Speaking on Saturday, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea delivered a powerful keynote address, urging action on

Big Bear Bash to bring back iconic LGBTQ+ Bear event Tonker Club this December

Big Bear Bash to bring back iconic LGBTQ+ Bear event Tonker Club this December

London’s LGBTQ+ nightlife is in for a festive treat as Big Bear Bash proudly brings back the iconic Tonker Club for a one-off celebration on Friday, 12 December, at The Eagle London. This special collaboration promises an evening brimming with energy, nostalgia, and the unmistakable camaraderie of the Bear

INTERVIEW: Brighton's very own Queen Flea, Lydia L'Scabies says "I believe all drag performers are parasites, I just happen to admit it"

INTERVIEW: Brighton's very own Queen Flea, Lydia L'Scabies says "I believe all drag performers are parasites, I just happen to admit it"

"I dare say people are very brave letting me have a mic nowadays"

People, cis AND trans, could be barred from services based on appearance, leaked guidance reveals

People, cis AND trans, could be barred from services based on appearance, leaked guidance reveals

People in the UK could be excluded from single-sex services such as toilets, changing rooms and hospital wards based on their appearance or behaviour, according to leaked guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The draft code of practice, seen by The Times, was drawn up following an

EXCLUSIVE: Cllr Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council: "Our commitment to trans inclusion"

EXCLUSIVE: Cllr Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council: "Our commitment to trans inclusion"

A statement written exclusively for Scene Magazine by Councillor Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council. Trans Day of Remembrance is observed annually on 20 November to honour the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and to raise awareness of the immense

RACING PRIDE: National Motor Museum LGBTQ+ exhibition wins prestigious award

RACING PRIDE: National Motor Museum LGBTQ+ exhibition wins prestigious award

The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu has been recognised for its groundbreaking celebration of diversity in motorsport. Its exhibition, Racing Pride: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in Motorsport, has won the ‘Celebrating LGBTQ Sporting Heritage’ category at the Sporting Heritage 2025 Awards, held at Headingley Stadium in Leeds on 13 November.

Organisation supporting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers responds to asylum proposals

Organisation supporting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers responds to asylum proposals

A community-led organisation supporting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers has issued a statement following the Government’s announcement of proposed reforms to the UK asylum system. On Monday (17 November), Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlined plans to overhaul the process, including a new 30-month temporary protection model, a 20-year route to settlement,

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