The fight against HIV has been transformed by medical breakthroughs such as PrEP.(Getty/Envato/PinkNews) A worrying number of straight Brits think they can’t contract HIV, despite rising cases among heterosexuals, a new study has revealed. HIV Testing Week, held from 5 to 11 February and coordinated by the HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust, celebrates 10 years
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Buckingham Palace confirmed the diagnosis. (Samir Hussein – Handout/Getty Images) King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The type of cancer he has been diagnosed with has not been revealed, but his cancer diagnosis was identified during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King has begun undergoing “regular
A lawmaker in the UK is pushing for an amendment in the Gender Recognition Act. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) A lawmaker in the UK is pushing for an amendment in legislation which would allow for trans and non-binary people to be referred by their affirmed gender in death. Last month, Labour Party MP
“It is so important that people can take full control of their own contraceptive needs.” (Getty) The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in the UK have called to make the morning-after pill “free for everyone”. They’re also calling for it to be made widely available so that people can get ahold of emergency contraception
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Crystal thinks Laurence Fox and those like him should learn “how to apologise” after the LGBTQ+ activist won a libel case against him. Crystal, whose real name is Colin Seymour, told PinkNews on Tuesday (30 January) that Fox’s behaviour following the Monday’s court verdict is “disappointing” and that he should
hile he terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq after only six months, Henderson explained that the move was ‘nothing other than a football decision’. (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Footballer Jordan Henderson has offered a lukewarm apology to the LGBTQ+ community after facing backlash over his controversial move to Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old former England midfielder was criticised
A damning new report has condemned the UK government for its ‘erosion’ of human rights protections and failure to act on “meaningful” pledges. As part of its World Report 2024, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said that the UK is “nose-diving” in its domestic human rights record, which is undermining its efforts to “promote the rule
Labour councillor Michael Payne called out a Conservative Party member for using a “despicable” homophobic slur when speaking about him. (X/@MichaelPayneUK) Labour councillor Michael Payne has slammed the “unacceptable” and “outdated” homophobic slur that was used against him in a social media post by a Conservative Party candidate. Payne, a deputy leader of Gedling Borough
Jordan Henderson is looking to return to the Premier League (Francois Nel/Getty Images) LGBTQ+ fans aren’t impressed by the rumours that Jordan Henderson wants to return to the Premier League – just six months after his controversial move to Saudi Arabia. Former Liverpool captain and England international Henderson made the move from Anfield to Saudi
The Scottish government has published a proposal to ban conversion therapy. (Canva) The Scottish government has published plans to ban the barbaric practice of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. While UK-based activists sit tight in wait of an update on Rishi Sunak’s conservative party to follow through on their promise to ban the abhorrent practice, Scotland is
A former bartender attempted to sue Wetherspoons after he was fired for telling a lesbian colleague that God might “forgive” her. (Getty Images) A bartender was fired from Wetherspoons after telling a lesbian colleague that maybe God would “forgive” her. Thomas Richardson was dismissed by the pub and hotel chain for gross misconduct in August
David Tennant will bring his ‘warmth, charm and mischievous wit’ as the host of the 2024 BAFTAs, which is set to take place on 18 February. (Getty) Doctor Who star and unflinching LGBTQ+ ally David Tennant will be hosting the 2024 BAFTAs, and he’ll undoubtedly bring his “warmth, charm and mischievous wit” to the British film
The BBC rejected complaints from Doctor Who viewers who didn’t like Yasmin Finney’s trans character appearing in the 2023 specials. (BBC) The BBC has hit back at complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that including Yasmin Finney’s trans character in the 60th anniversary special was “inappropriate”. The broadcaster received a measly 144 complaints from disgruntled viewers over the
London celebrates 10 years since same-sex marriage quality during New Year’s Eve firework display. (BBC) London heralded in 2024 with their annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display and this year paid homage to same-sex marriage equality, Barbie-mania and the Windrush generation. The 15-minute firework and drone display, organised by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan,
Over the last year, anti-immigration rhetoric has plumbed new depths in the UK and across the world. From endless debate about the government’s Rwanda plan to harmful commentary about migrants in the media, 2023 has been a painful year for the many people who travel to the UK in search of safety and security. But
Ncuti Gatwa: knows many gay men like the Doctor. (James Pardon/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios) Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has said he knows “many” gay men who are reminiscent of the Doctor and that “chosen family” is the reason LGBTQ+ people connect so much with the show. Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor during the
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering trans teen Brianna Ghey. The jury of seven men and five women at Manchester Crown Court unanimously convicted the two teens of killing 16-year-old Ghey in February 2023, after deliberating for four hours and 40 minutes. Ghey was stabbed 28 times in back, head and neck in
The UK government’s trans guidance for schools has been published (Scott Barbour/Getty Images) LGBTQ+ charities in the UK have responded to the government’s draft guidance for trans schoolchildren, describing the proposals as “chilling” and “actively dangerous”. Charities including Stonewall, Galop, and Mermaids have spoken out about the draft guidance, which could see teachers allowed to
Gay footballer Josh Cavallo sends message to homophobes who send him death threats (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) Gay footballer Josh Cavallo has issued a passionate message to homophobes who sent him death threats, and told social media platforms to “do better”. The 24-year-old Australian defender, who came out in 2021 and has since campaigned for better
A debate on the reparations owed to LGBTQ+ veterans for their treatment under the pre-2000 gay ban is set to go ahead. (PinkNews) A parliamentary debate on the treatment of veterans as a result of the “gay military ban” is set to be held in the new year as the government backtracks on its plans
Married couple Michael and Paul Fenning have put on a festive Wonka display at their Doncaster home. (Danny Lawson/PA Wire) A gay couple have turned their home into a festive Willy Wonka-themed wonderland in a bid to “spread joy and cheer” this Christmas. Michael, 39, and Paul Fenning, 33, have gone all out this festive
British actor, broadcaster, writer and comedian Stephen Fry. (Getty) Stephen Fry says he’s ready to return to work, three months after he suffered a shocking six-foot fall from the stage at London’s O2 Arena. On Saturday (9 December), the BAFTA-winning British actor, broadcaster, writer and comedian spoke about his recovery for the first time to
An education company which offers LGBTQ+ and equality resources to children, parents and teachers in schools is under fire for allegedly teaching “transgender education” to four-year-olds. But, as PinkNews found, that is simply not the case. Pop’n’Olly is at the centre of a media storm after the Daily Mail ran a story focused on parents
Holyrood and Westminster went to court over Scotland’s gender law reform bill A court has found in favour of the UK government blocking Scotland’s landmark gender law reforms. The Scottish government lodged a court case against Westminster for using a Section 35 order to block its Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. The legislation, which was passed
Kemi Badenoch has unveiled the new list of approved countires. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Trans foreign nationals applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) after moving to Britain from certain countries will now have to provide medical reports, after some nations changed their laws – meaning their legislation is no longer seen to be as “rigorous”
Sophie Anderson with partner Oliver Spedding. (Credit: Oliver Spedding / Instagram) Tributes have been paid to Sophie Anderson, one half of The C**k Destroyers, who has died. Sophie shot to viral fame, alongside Rebecca More, as the porn duo, with a series of iconic clips from their work together, and was much loved among the
Victoria Derbyshire apologised for the explicit remark on air. (Getty) Broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire was forced to apologise to BBC Newsnight viewers on behalf of comments made by a Russian feminist musician and activist. The 55-year-old journalist apologised to viewers who may have been offended by comments from Russian Pussy Riot artist Nadya Tolokonnikova during a
The trial for the murder of Brianna Ghey continues. (Supplied) A 16-year-old girl accused of murdering trans teenager Brianna Ghey told her co-defendant not to worry about getting caught because the “police are s***e here”, a court has heard. Brianna, 16, was stabbed 28 times in Linear Park in Culcheth, Cheshire on 11 February 2023.
Two teens are charged with killing Brianna Ghey (Cheshire Police) Brianna Ghey’s alleged killer posted a tribute to the teen on Snapchat the day after death, a jury has heard. Jurors at Manchester Crown Court have this week been hearing evidence from the prosecution in the case of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old trans girl who
Elton John has urged the next election winners to do more to eradicate AIDS by 2030. (Michael Kovac/Getty) Sir Elton John has said that AIDS could be eradicated worldwide by 2030, depending on who wins the next general election. The music legend, who works to find innovative HIV prevention methods through the Elton John AIDS
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