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UK: Census Data Shows More Youth Identifying As LGBTQ+ Than Previous Generations
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Data released from the United Kingdom’s 2021 census has shown that young people are more likely to be open about their sexuality and identify as LGBTQ+ than previous generations.
The New census data, which captured the size of England and Wales’ LGBTQ+ population for the first time, has now shared...
The family of a 16-year-old boy who came out as gay have pleaded guilty to assault after using violence against the teen, claiming he “could be changed.”
Blackburn Magistrate’s Court heard on Wednesday, the 4th of January, that the victim feared for his life after coming out to his family.
The...
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UK Sauna “That Never Closes” To Screen Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral In Bizarre Tribute
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Known as the “only gay venue in the UK that never closes”, Pleasuredrome, a gay sauna in London, has announced plans to avoid closing with a bizarre tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
With the Queen’s funeral taking place from 10 pm (NZ Time) tonight (Monday, 19 September), Supermarkets, bars, and...
LGBTQ+ communities in the United Kingdom hoping to see a ban on the dangerous and dis-proven practice known as "conversion Therapy" may now have to wait for a change in government after Boris Johnson's decision not to pursue a ban.
According to reports by ITV News, an official leaked briefing...
History has been made in the United Kingdom after Conservative MP Jamie Wallis revealed that he is trans, making him the nation's first-ever openly transgender MP.
The 37-year-old MP from Wales made the announcement in a social media post on Wednesday, the 30th of March.
The post read "It's time," followed...
The UK government has announced further plans to help individuals obtain official pardons for historical convictions of gay and bisexual men convicted of consensual gay sex prior to homosexual law reforms.
Agreeing to amend the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, the UK government aims to help expunge the records...
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UK Introduces New School Curriculum That Includes Same-Sex Relationships and Families
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The United Kingdom will officially introduce new curriculum guidelines issued by the nation’s government, which will ensure all school children will be taught about same-sex relationships and families.
The compulsory amendment to the relationships, sex education and health education curriculum policy will officially come into action and be implemented throughout...