In a significant move to address past injustices, the UK Government has launched a £75 million LGBTQ+ Financial Recognition Scheme. This initiative comes after thorough discussions with the veterans themselves, acknowledging the harsh realities faced by those who served under the now-defunct "gay ban" in the military.
The scheme, which...
UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has delivered a historic apology at the House of Commons, formally apologising to LGBTQ+ veterans who suffered abuse and mistreatment under the historical 'gay ban' enforced in the armed forces.
The 'gay ban,' which was in place until 2000, prohibited LGBTQ+ individuals from openly...