Posts by subject: Current events
Balans gay kiss: security company fired
The owner and operator of Balans café in London’s Old Compton Street has fired the security company responsible for ejecting a gay couple Continue reading
Poster family for equal marriage ‘No’ campaign ‘surprised and upset’
A couple whose image has been used for the ‘No’ campaign on marriage equality have said they’re ‘shocked’ their image was used Continue reading
NI health minister quits after string of homophobic comments
Minister who said children were more likely to be abused in a gay relationship also told lesbian couple that their relationship was unacceptable Continue reading
Europe votes for better rights for trans people
The Council of Europe has adopted a landmark resolution on discrimination against transgender people. Continue reading
Stars of gay London launch bid to save the Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Stephen Beresford – writer of the BAFTA award winning film Pride – is among those backing performers and punters of the iconic Royal Vauxhall Tavern in a new campaign to safeguard its future, following its recent sale to property developers. … Continue reading
Charities call on Parliament to support action on HIV
Charities are calling on Parliament to improve the lives of people living with HIV and help turn the tide on the HIV epidemic. Continue reading
Mental health service for LGBTQ youngsters boosted by £120k grant
Mental health charity Metro is given more than £120,000 by the City of London Corporation’s charity. Continue reading
Rights groups: election candidates must support non-binary genders
Nine different support groups groups are calling on general election candidates to pledge their support to non-binary rights. Continue reading
Bristol Pride launch £5k crowdfunding bid
Bristol Pride can only survive with a funding boost of at least £5,000 Continue reading
Gay and lesbian people still less likely to be offered a job
Gay and lesbian people who mention membership of gay university societies less likely to be offered a job, despite equalities legislation Continue reading