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Schools ‘urgently’ need guidance on gender ‘minefield’, says Ofsted chief

Schools “urgently” need guidance from the Government to help them handle the “minefield” of the gender debate, Ofsted’s chief has said. Chief inspector Amanda Spielman said there is a “very considerable” burden on headteachers trying to navigate ...

22 Nov 2022 at 14:20

Redefining sex definition could make law on women-only spaces clearer, says EHRC

Amending the definition of sex under the Equality Act could result in “greater legal clarity” around women-only spaces and access to sport, a human rights watchdog has said. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) was asked by a ...

04 Apr 2023 at 17:49

Personal Finance

One in three ‘could struggle to achieve minimum living standards in retirement’

Around one in three (35%) people could struggle to make ends meet in retirement, according to a report. The average man is on track to receive £19,000 a year in retirement income per year, compared with £12,000 for the average woman, ...

28 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Mhairi Black: Trans people should be ‘left the hell alone’

Trans people should be able to live with “dignity and happiness” and the media and politicians should “leave them the hell alone”, MP Mhairi Black has said. The SNP’s depute Westminster leader said “bad actors” are using the debate ...

08 Aug 2023 at 15:00

Gender identity guidance should be made ‘more inclusive’ to pupils – union

Government guidance on teaching relationships, sex and health education should be changed to be “more inclusive” for pupils exploring their gender identity, a school leaders’ union has said. The current Department for Education ...

29 Apr 2023 at 15:55

Single-sex toilets to be required in new restaurants and offices

New restaurants, offices and shopping centres in England will be required to provide single-sex toilets under changes to the law ministers say will “alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns”. Women and equalities ...

07 May 2024 at 09:06

Biological sex is ‘fundamentally important’ – Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said biological sex is “fundamentally important” ahead of a parliamentary debate on changes to equality law. MPs will debate a petition signed by almost 110,000 people calling for the Equality Act to ...

09 Jun 2023 at 22:00

Northern Ireland

Stormont urged to reverse puberty blockers ban extension

Stormont has been urged to reverse a decision to extend a temporary ban on the sale or supply of puberty blockers to Northern Ireland. Campaigners held banners which read “Trans Liberation Now” and “Gender ...

27 Aug 2024 at 20:51

Author of Cass Review on NHS gender services takes seat in House of Lords

The author of the controversial Cass Review on NHS gender identity services has taken her seat in the House of Lords. Dr Hilary Cass, now known as Baroness Cass, is a paediatrician who chaired the ...

14 Oct 2024 at 15:45

Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor

Scotland’s pause on puberty blockers was not driven by ideology, the country’s top doctor has said. Earlier this year, the decision was taken to pause the prescription of puberty blockers to ...

29 Oct 2024 at 12:36

Tories press the Government to clarify the definition of sex

Shadow equalities minister Claire Coutinho has pressed the Government to clarify the definition of sex. Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson said it was “important that providers have ...

13 Nov 2024 at 15:37

Sport

IOC must act to protect women’s sport, says presidential candidate Sebastian Coe

Sebastian Coe has promised he will introduce a “clear-cut” policy to protect female sport if he is elected president of the International Olympic Committee. Coe says he has been “in ...

13 Nov 2024 at 18:00

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