It’s LGBT History Month (LGBTHM)! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up just some of the celebrities, activists and public figures who have shown dedication to helping the LGBT community. Lady Gaga Openly bisexual, the singer and actress is an outspoken LGBT equality advocate. She was a leading activist for the repeal of  “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”...Read More

By Rudina Suti Rudina has been involved in the Luxury Marketing & Events Management sector since 2006, working in Edinburgh and London with a number of renowned companies, brands and VIPs during and after her two degrees in Marketing and Business. Inspired by the objective of supporting her home country of Albania, she joined the...Read More

A new survey conducted by Mumsnet has revealed that many parents have outdated views of apprenticeships which could be stopping young people from pursuing their dream careers. Education secretary Gavin Williamson is urging parents to move past their outdated stereotypes and consider the benefits of apprenticeships when giving their children advice about future career paths....Read More

So-called ‘honour’-based violence (HBV) refers to a crime or incident, committed for the purposes of defending, or protecting the honour of, an individual’s family or community. Spreading far across different countries, cultures and religions, the global prevalence of gender inequalities and the subversion of human rights, in expense of harmful traditions, means that the majority...Read More

Newcastle City Council has been named as the UK’s top LGBT employer, by the charity Stonewall. The council is the first ever local authority to claim the number one spot since Stonewall started its annual ranking back sixteen years ago. Newcastle City Council, who came fifth in the 2019 list and has been the highest-ranking...Read More

Six inspirational female firefighters are looking for sponsors to help them achieve their Antarctic challenge, which aims to inspire women and girls and raise awareness of the impact of mental health on firefighters. As an all-female team of firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) and London Fire Brigade (LFB), they intend to...Read More

WeAreTechWomen celebrated the winners of their 2019 TechWomen100 awards on 23 January, at a prestigious ceremony at the iconic Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London. Over winners, sponsors, judges and guests celebrated and enjoyed a three-course meal and champagne reception to toast the TechWomen100 finalists’ achievements. The evening was facilitated by Julia Streets, Founder, Streets...Read More

Free period products are to made available to all schools and colleges in England, as the Department for Education launches its fully funded scheme. The new scheme is set to give pupils easy access to period products at school or college, helping to break down stigmas ad ensure no young person’s education is disrupted by...Read More