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Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir standing outside in front of foliage with pink flowers (Picture: Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir)

Labour’s school guidance is Section 28 all over again for LGBTQ+ people

UK August 6, 2025 By Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir

Spain?s first out trans senator declares ?F*** Rowling? as she uses women?s bathroom in UK carla.antonelli 1d #FuckRowling En el aeropuerto de Gatwick en Londres.

Trans senator says 'f*** Rowling' and openly breaks Supreme Court toilet ruling

UK July 29, 2025 By Luke Alsford

The first transgender flag pedestrian crossing in Camden is pictured on 17th November 2021 in London, United Kingdom. The 'trans crossing' is intended by the London Borough of Camden to demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

We want dignity - our opponents want trans flag road markings banned

UK July 11, 2025 By Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir

The first transgender flag pedestrian crossing in Camden is pictured on 17th November 2021 in London, United Kingdom. The 'trans crossing' is intended by the London Borough of Camden to demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Council could be sued over trans flag zebra crossings

UK July 11, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Caption: Transphobic attack on actor and model Jaylin Ye credit: @jaylinye_

Trans woman 'covered in blood and bruises' after transphobic attack in street

UK July 2, 2025 By Josh Layton

Jordan Gray as Liv, with mused up black hair, hoop earrings and a red sweater vest. She's looking at someone off screen in a scene from Transaction.

ITV fans hail 'absolutely brilliant' new TV series about trans supermarket worker

TV June 25, 2025 By Rebecca Cook

William Cuthbert: Why I don't want top surgery to feel comfortable with my body as a trans person

A stranger's question to my 7-year-old left me furious

Families June 25, 2025 By William Cuthbert

Pride and Joy: Amanda Kamanda - I'm proud to be the first Miss Trans Global Uganda

I was scared to come out as trans, then I entered a beauty pageant

Lifestyle June 23, 2025 By Amanda Kamanda

Stephen Fry In Krakow, Poland

JK Rowling has alienated trans people - and now her famous friends

Showbiz June 25, 2025 By Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir

Stephen Fry poses for a photograph during the Honoris Causa ceremony at the KU Leuven University

Sir Stephen Fry turns on JK Rowling and claims she’s been ‘radicalised’

Showbiz June 25, 2025 By Laura Harman

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Donald Trump stuns Juventus players with dig at transgender footballers

Football June 25, 2025 By James Goldman

What is happening to the UK's pride events?

Sponsorships cut, safe spaces lost: The quiet collapse of UK Prides

UK June 25, 2025 By Josh Milton

Woman closing pink door of apartment

Dad kicked Mum out - I had a new stepmum within a week

Families December 27, 2025 By Anonymous

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (15352222c) Thomas Gray as Tom, Francesca Mills as Millie, Nick Frost as Simon, Kayla Meikle as Beefy Linda, Jordan Gray as Liv. 'Transaction' TV Show, Series 1, Episode 1 UK - Jun 2025 Transaction, is a six part British ITV sitcom series created by and starring Jordan Gray and co-starring Nick Frost. After a marketing campaign backfires spectacularly, supermarket boss Simon (Nick Frost) finds himself in hot water with the LGBTQ+ community. To try and prove that he's really inclusive, honest, he hires Liv (Gray), a transgender woman who ticks the diversity box, but not much else. Despite a non-existent work ethic, it's pretty much impossible for Liv to get the sack, encouraging her to wreak havoc on the supermarket night shift.

Harry Potter star's new TV show with trans icon is coming out imminently

TV June 18, 2025 By Alistair McGeorge

Kristen Smyth stares down at camera

I ran a lad's mag - now I've embraced my trans identity

Lifestyle June 18, 2025 By Kristen Smyth

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Kai Schreiber and Naomi Watts attend 'Mother Daughter Holy Spirit Trans Rights Fundraiser' at Gitano on May 22, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber's transgender daughter Kai, 16, speaks out

Showbiz June 18, 2025 By Brooke Ivey Johnson

A doctor said no one would ever love me - I proved him wrong

Families June 10, 2025 By Sophie Rebecca

Celebrities Attend Opening Red Carpet For Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter Attraction

Tom Felton was asked about JK Rowling and immediately showed his privilege

Showbiz June 11, 2025 By Adam Miller

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'I'm the first trans man on a UK gay dating show – I feel validated'

TV June 8, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

Phil Dunning as Dickie in Smoggie Queens wearing a blonde wig and red dress.

Incredible binge-worthy LGBT+ shows guaranteed to send your heart soaring

TV June 4, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings