Falkner: Government 'Abandoned' Women's Rights
Former EHRC head Kishwer Falkner accuses Labour of 'dissembling' over delays to new transgender guidance for single-sex spaces. Read the full story on the Westminster row.
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Girlguiding bans trans members after mother's legal threat
A mother who forced Girlguiding to ban male-born trans members says the policy had created safeguarding risks and stopped 'thousands' of girls from joining. Read the full story.
Ex-EHRC chief: Labour has 'abandoned women's rights'
Baroness Falkner accuses Labour of being 'terrified' of MPs pushing trans self-ID and failing grooming gang victims. Read the full explosive interview.
Victoria Slashes 1,000+ Public Sector Jobs in $4bn Savings Plan
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
EHRC impasse over gender guidance sparks discord
Internal conflict at UK's human rights watchdog over delayed single-sex spaces guidance distracts from pressing issues like far-right rise. New appointments could reshape approach.
UK Government Weighs New Transgender Space Guidance
As Bridget Phillipson reviews EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces, columnist Aimee Walsh argues trans rights are human rights being reduced to policy debates. Read more.
70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case
A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.
Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination
Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.
UK's warm banks expand as energy costs and winter hit
As the energy price cap rises and Arctic air sweeps the UK, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
Piers Morgan's Heated Trans Rights Debate on Lorraine
Lorraine Kelly lost control of her show during a fiery debate between Piers Morgan and Dr Amir on trans rights and women's spaces. Read the full story of the on-air chaos.
Chinese Officer Hits Spectators, Checks Bike First
A female police officer in China causes public fury after her motorcycle collides with young spectators during a demo. Watch the controversial video and the official response.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Equality watchdog's gender guidance 'unworkable'
The Equality and Human Rights Commission faces mounting criticism as its latest guidance on single-sex spaces is declared fundamentally unworkable by legal experts and service providers.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London
A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.
Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.
Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era
Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
Britain among world's least nature-connected nations
Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.
Australia's luxury laundromats revolutionise chore culture
Discover how Australia's new premium laundrettes are transforming mundane chores into luxurious social experiences with craft coffee, artisanal snacks, and stylish interiors.
Berlin's cemetery cafés transform urban spaces
Discover how Berlin is transforming urban spaces with innovative cemetery cafés, blending memorial culture with community gathering spots in a uniquely German trend.
Young buyers sacrifice gardens in housing crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's housing crisis is forcing a generation of first-time buyers to abandon dreams of green spaces and gardens for cramped urban living.
Tory Minister sparks outrage over Epping Forest housing remarks
Justice Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after suggesting London's Epping Forest could be sold for housing development during heated BBC Question Time exchange with David Lammy.
Soho's Gay Village Faces Existential Threat
As Westminster Council pushes forward with pedestrianisation plans, London's iconic LGBTQ+ community fears being priced out of the very streets that once offered sanctuary.
Ty Pennington Hospitalised After Medical Emergency
Beloved home improvement host Ty Pennington faces health crisis as he's hospitalised with undisclosed medical emergency, prompting outpouring of support from fans and colleagues.
UK Churches Face Closure from Crushing Repair Bills
A devastating survey reveals nearly 400 British churches could shut their doors permanently within five years due to unaffordable repair costs, threatening the nation's architectural and community heritage.
Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Homeowners use wheelie bins to guard parking spaces
Furious residents in Westminster are resorting to placing wheelie bins in parking spaces to prevent outsiders from taking their spots in a growing parking crisis that's dividing communities.
LA votes to remove Confederate monuments from public spaces
Los Angeles takes decisive action to remove Confederate memorials from public spaces, sparking debate about historical memory and racial justice in America's second-largest city.
Dog owners furious over new 'ASBO' restrictions
British dog owners are erupting in anger as local authorities introduce sweeping new restrictions, including mandatory muzzles, leads, and exclusion zones, in what's being dubbed 'canine ASBOs'.
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