Transgender people will not be legally entitled to use single-sex spaces such as toilets and changing rooms, the government has said. Ministers said they had “no intention” of changing laws that allow female- and male-only areas, which some...
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The first member of the Royal Family to come out as gay is set to marry. Lord Ivar Mountbatten opened up about his sexuality in 2016 after a decades-long struggle. Later this summer, the Royal – who is cousin to the Queen and the great-nephew of...
A new study has suggested that many lesbian, bisexual and queer women do not feel comfortable at Pride events. LGBT Pride is celebrated around the world each summer, with countless events organised to celebrate and revel in diverse gender identities...
Former England captain Casey Stoney has been appointed Manchester United manager. The openly gay footballer, who came out in 2014 after being inspired by fellow sports star Tom Daley, will be the women’s team’s first manager when it returns next...
Janelle Monáe has revealed that she identifies as ‘pansexual’ in a candid Rolling Stones Interview. After previously identifying as bisexual, the “Make Me Feel” singer explained she read into pansexuality and realised: “‘Oh,...
Observed on 17 May, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHO). aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations. It was created in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion...
A man claims that he has turned gay because of painkillers that he had been taking. Scott Purdy, 23, started taking the drug after breaking his foot while go-karting and quickly lost his sexual attraction to women. He broke up with his girlfriend of...