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This week, we are raising issues regarding gender equity, disability inclusion, domestic abuse and Black lived experiences. #genderequity #disabilityequity...

Welcome to this week's Digest, which marks the end of Ramadan.    

After a break for Easter week, we return for a look at the news stories that grabbed our attention ...

This week's digest ushers in Spring with the ancient festival of Nowruz    

Ramadan Mubarak! 

This week, #InspireInclusion and stories from around the UK and beyond    

We begin the 'March' towards Spring in this week's look at the news    

February rushed by - but we managed to catch these stories    

We just missed Valentine's Day not these stories.....    

Our weekly look at the news stories that grabbed our attention here at Diverse Matters    

It's February, it's LGBT History Month and let's look at some news stories....       ...

We usher in Holocaust Memorial Day with a look at the week's news

Half way through January already - here is our pick of diversity and inclusion news.    

Happy New Year!        

Where has the time gone?  It's the last DM Weekly Digest of news for 2023!    

This week we pay tribute to the poet Benjamin Zephaniah and examine stories from around the UK and further afield...

Things are getting chilly here in the UK - lets warm ourselves up with the latest news   ...

This week we look at the impact of the Autumn statement, and stories from Spain and Thailand   ...

Diwali, Grime Kids and poverty in this week's news digest    

This week we look at the King's Speech and a story of hope from Berlin.     ...

We usher in Diwali with a look at the news from around the world    

Black History Month draws to a close, and we usher in the month of Diwali.     ...

We take a look at the diversity and inclusion news from around the world      

More news stories from the world of diversity and inclusion    

This week, we begin our journey through Black History Month      

This week, we look at Black History Month, ADHD and breast cancer awareness      

This week, a more inclusive disability blue badge, and the reluctance to report sex crimes    

Russia's crackdown on gay men, and the happiness of girls and young women feature on our digest this week. ...

Racist WhatsApp messages, reproductive health and autistic deaths in this week's news      

Slavery research, women's football and Endometriosis stories in the return of our weekly news digest     ...

The Lionesses have a date with destiny, and we have a date with the latest news....    

Another week of news stories and key events - enjoy!      

August is upon us, so let's look at the news!    

South Asian Heritage Month is in full swing - lets have a look through the news stories that grabbed our...

The Women's World Cup is in full swing and we're kicking off with some news stories    ...

Whilst the British Summer is deciding what to do, we've decided to find you some news stories   ...

After a short break, we've got a lot to look through!    

Hot news stories to go with the weather!    

Rain on the way in the UK - but don't worry, you'll have more time to read our weekly digest...

No more Bank Holidays for a while - but never mind, it's Pride Month!      

Another Bank Holiday in the UK?! Great - you'll have more time to read our weekly digest of news! ...

Spring is well and truly upon us and we take a look at the news stories that grabbed our attention...

The week of Eurovision and yes, a few other stories!    

May, a coronation and other news that got our attention.....      

A bank holiday beckons, and we look at some of the news stories of the week    ...

We took a short break from checking the news, and rather a lot has happened...     ...

This week we pay tribute to Paul O'Grady, and look at the other news stories that matter   ...

The UK Budget, the Oscars and the stories that matter!    

It's March - the UK got snow and we've got the latest stories!    

Welcome to our first DM Weekly Digest of March!      

March is nearly upon us and we have picked out some stories that have piqued our interest   ...

This week's stories from the world of diversity and inclusion    

Our thoughts are with the people of Turkey and Syria this week, as we look through the stories that matter...

It's February, it's LGBT+ History Month and it's our weekly digest of news!    

February is about to land, and here are the stories that have grabbed our attention    

January nearly over, and we take a look at the news stories that piqued our interest    

Already halfway through January, and here are the stories that grabbed our attention this week!     ...

Our first news and blog post of 2023!    

The holidays are not far away, and we bring you the stories that grabbed our attention this week  ...

Temperatures in the UK plunge, but we bring you the hot stories from the diversity world    

December is here, and so are the stories that matter from the world of diversity and inclusion   ...

We trawled the web for interesting stories so you didn't have to!    

A weekly look at the news articles that grabbed our attention  

Nearly half way through November, and we look at the stories and issues that grabbed our attention this week ...

Rishi Sunak is Britain’s first Asian prime minister – but it’s no progressive victory The new PM’s rise is…

Nearly half way through October, and here are the news stories that grabbed our attention this week   ...

As Black History Month gets started, we look at a sample of news stories from around the world!  ...

The weather is getting cooler,  so we brought you the hot stories for the week!    

After a brief pause, our weekly digest of news and articles of interest returns    

A look at this week's news from a diversity and inclusion perspective        

At end of A-level results week, we look at news stories and articles from around the world   ...

A love letter to Bradford and celebrating a tennis icon - this week's news and blog  

Football success and paying tribute to a trailblazing actress - the news and blog for last week!   ...

As the UK cools down, we go through the news stories that caught our eye  

Diverse Matters is thrilled to have made the shortlist for The Inclusive Awards 2022!!!  We are happy to be nominated...

Endometriosis UK has commissioned Diverse Matters to conduct a series of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) focus groups to address…

Britain bakes under the latest heatwave, and Diverse Matters takes a look through the news     ...

At the end of a turbulent week for UK politics, we take a look at the news that matters ...

As we approach of Eid al-Adha, Fathers' Day and important national days for France and the USA, we look at...

We delve into this week's diversity and inclusion news    

As Summer approaches, we take a look at the news stories that matter    

As the UK prepares for the Platinum Jubilee, we take a look at the diversity and inclusion news for this...

We look at key news stories and items of interest in the world of diversity and inclusion   ...

The DM Weekly Digest of news stories and articles of interest is here!    

As France prepares to go to the polls for the second round of the Presidential Election, we take a look...

This week's news, as we move through the holy month of Ramadan and towards Vaisakhi, Passover, Mahavir Jayanti and Easter  ...

We explore a wide range of diversity & inclusion stories from the last week!

Another busy week for diversity & inclusion in the UK and across the world.

This week, we celebrated International Women's Day and have collated some content that is well worth a read!

It's been a big week in the news.

All the diversity dates you should know about as an employer in March!

We bring you the latest diversity & inclusion news from across the past week!

SME News’ 2022 Business Elite Awards has recognised Diverse Matters as the Best Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy 2022 in...

It's February which means it's LGBT+ History Month!

In the week that commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day, we share some important articles that reflect on our responsibility to remember...

We've had a bit of break but the DM Weekly Digest is BACK for 2022!

In our last DM Weekly Digest of 2021, we round up some of the latest diversity & inclusion news. This...

Lots of diversity & inclusion news this week from sport, to equal pay, to healthcare and even the game of...

The key diversity dates in December 2021 that organisations should be aware of.

This week in the news we've seen a baby being banned from the Commons, a shocking report on the Windrush...

With Disability History Month starting this week, and Trans Awareness Week taking place this week, we bring you the latest...

Read the news stories that have caught our eye this week!

Read the latest diversity & inclusion stories from across the week including Elon Musk's 'humour' that demonstrates tech's sexism problem,...

This week, Josh Cavallo became the only known current male top-flight football professional to come out as gay. Find out...

Natasha Broomfield-Reid, founder and director of Diverse Matters, has been named in Acquisition International's 2021 Influential Businesswoman awards.

Read the diversity & inclusion stories that caught our eye this week!

Welcome to this week's DM Weekly Digest - enjoy a list of the diversity & inclusion stories that have caught...

Every week, we collate some of the diversity & inclusion stories that have caught our eye!

It's 1st October which marks the start of Black History Month! It's been another busy week in the world of...

‘We buried our sportswear’: Afghan women fear fight is over for martial arts   Female taekwondo and karate…

What exactly is a hate raid? And why has Emma Raducanu sparked debate over multiculturalism in the UK? Find out...

Welcome to the first Weekly Digest of September 2021!

Every week we bring you a range of recent diversity & inclusion news stories!

Diverse Matters director, Natasha Broomfield-Reid, is part of a workforce development and leadership programme to build capacity and confidence amongst professionals...

Every week we pull together some of the diversity & inclusion news stories that have caught our eye!

This week's DM weekly digest showcases some newly published reports, a couple of interesting opinion pieces and plenty of D&I...

Welcome to this week's Diverse Matters Weekly Digest - bringing you the latest in diversity & inclusion news stories!

Following the appalling racism on social media aimed at three England players that missed penalties in the Euros 2020 final,...

This week's digest sees the Stockwell Six finally vindicated, Priti Patel's immigration plans and why To Kill a Mockingbird...

This week's DM Weekly Digest brings you all the latest news stories you need to know and key dates for...

Impromptu Shakespeare are an acting cast that bring you an entirely new and improvised Shakespeare play, based on audience suggestions.  …

This week's Weekly Digest brings the news stories that you need to know about!

Welcome to the DM Weekly Digest! Diverse Matters team member, Adam Nelmes, brings you some of the latest and most...

Welcome to the DM Weekly Digest! Diverse Matters team member, Adam Nelmes, brings you some of the latest and most...

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. As well as being a month-long celebration, Pride month is also an opportunity to peacefully...

A year ago on the 17 May 2020, a random stranger crashed a Zoom disco party organised by a friend...

We are working with the MS Society to gather thoughts, views and experiences from people that they are not currently...

66% of business leaders say they have already started replacing suppliers in the last year that don’t live up to their...

It's important to support your Muslim colleagues during Ramadan & you may look at adapting work for some employees during...

Diverse Matters is undertaking research into Mental Health Service provision for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in the Black...

Binna Kandola (partner of Pearn Kandola) raises the very important issue of Modern Racism.  Racism regarding inappropriate comments/language for example...

There is still a lack of representation of ethnic and gender diversity in senior management

Raising the profile for Deaf Inclusion