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1 in 5 LGBTQ+ people have been sexually assaulted in LGBTQ+ venues, new data finds
Only 19% of people surveyed said they reported the incident to the police, though 74% say they told someone about their assault
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Keir Starmer takes public HIV test in bid to destigmatise testing
Starmer is thought to be the first leader of a G7, European or Nato nation to take a public HIV test according to the Terrence Higgins Trust
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Police Scotland axe gay OnlyFans star Rossy Rankin’s domestic abuse campaign after sub/dom videos
"Proportionate checks were carried out" responded a Police Scotland spokesperson
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Number of young people in the UK identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual doubles in 5 years
This increase is driven by a particular increase in young people identifying as bisexual
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Man jailed for nine years for raping another man in Soho bar
(Trigger warning) "Dangerous predator" Mohamed Guezoul was found guilty of rape, false imprisonment and sexual assault following an incident at a venue on Greek Street
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‘Lives were ruined’: 25 years after Armed Forces ‘gay ban’ repeal, LGBTQ+ veterans share their memories
12 January marks the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the Armed Forces’ ‘gay ban’ which prohibited all LGBTQ+ people from serving in the military
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Chick-fil-A is working with Stonewall ahead of third attempt to launch in the UK
The move is just one of many efforts by Chick-fil-A to repair its reputation within the queer community.
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LGBT veterans to receive up to £70,000 in compensation for gay ban in the Armed Forces
The total amount set aside for payments is £75 million, well above that which was recommended in the Etherton Review into the treatment of LGBT veterans
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UK government makes ban on puberty blockers ‘indefinite’
The original ban was introduced in May of this year as one of the final acts made by the then-ruling Conservative Party
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Teen convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey has sentence appeal denied
Eddie Ratcliffe, who was found guilty of murdering Ghey, has had his bid to appeal the length of his sentence refused by three senior judges
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LGBTQ+ businesses contribute £106 billion to UK economy, landmark report finds
The first-of-its-kind report was compiled in partnership between OutBritain and Open Economy Network
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Inquiry finds mismanagement but no evidence of misconduct at trans charity Mermaids
"Mermaids cooperated with our investigation and has been actively addressing the various concerns raised," the Charity Commission said
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Veterans criticise ‘inadequate’ compensation scheme for gay military ban
"We must not deny LGBT veterans the justice they are due," said Craig Jones, Chair of the LGBT Veterans Coalition
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Here are all the winners from the 2024 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar
Including Mawaan Rizwan, Nemo, Elton John, The Blessed Madonna and Lulu
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Attitude Awards 2024 red carpet: Bimini, Lulu, Layton Williams and more serve looks
The stars descend on the 2024 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar, at the Camden Roundhouse
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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime marginally falls in the England and Wales over the last year
Hate crimes against people because of their sexual orientation fell by 8% compared to last year
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Labour shares commitment to ‘full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices’
"Conversion practices are abuse," a Labour spokesperson said
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Attitude Awards 2024: Nemo, Layton Williams and more dance away at the official afterparty
WHAT A NIGHT!
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Attitude Awards: Welsh queer drama Lost Boys and Fairies wins TV Award
The show's stars, Fra Fee and Sion Daniel Young, accepted The TV award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar, at the Roundhouse in London
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Attitude Awards: Cindy Ngamba says she’s ‘very proud of who I am’ as she wins Sport Award
The Olympic boxer was presented with The Sport Award by Dame Kelly Holmes at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar, at the Roundhouse in London