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Trans life could become 'unliveable' - Sturgeon

The lives of transgender people are at risk of being made "almost unliveable" following the Supreme Court's judgement on the definition of a woman, according to former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon. Read more here.

MPs seek assurance that UK gender guidance will not ignore trans people

Meanwhile, a cross-party committee of MPs has written to the UK’s equalities watchdog to seek assurances that its guidance on how organisations interpret the landmark supreme court ruling on gender issues does not ignore the needs of transgender people. Read more here.

Bella Ramsey backs keeping best actress awards

The British star, who identifies as non-binary and asks to be referred to with they/them pronouns, said it was important that "recognition for women in the industry is preserved". Read more here.

From rationing to rejoicing: Three women’s bittersweet memories of VE Day

On 8 May 1945, cheers rang out across the country as Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared victory in Europe. The BBC has spoken to three women who shared their stories of VE Day - then and now. Read more here.

Holocaust survivor receives Peace Award from Cardiff on historic VE Day anniversary

Meanwhile, the Rt Hon Lord Mayor of Cardiff Cllr Helen Lloyd Jones has awarded a Personal Peace Award to Eva Clarke, a Holocaust survivor whose birth coincided with the final days of World War II. Read more here.

Nine arrested over 'Hitler birthday party' in pub

Members of the far-right group British Movement North West posted pictures online of themselves eating a cake with swastika icing and appeared to hold up Nazi flags at the Duke of Edinburgh in Market Street, Royton, last month. Read more here.

Police called after disability campaigners refused entry to consultation on benefit reform

It is understood that just 20 tickets were issued to the meeting and dozens of disabled people were turned away, which Amnesty International, who attended the protest, labelled a violation of people's rights. Read more here.

Mental Health Awareness Week 12-18 May

Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week - bringing the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. This year, the week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025 and the theme is 'community'. Read more here.

David Harewood to return to Othello almost 30 years after groundbreaking National Theatre production

Harewood – who became the first black actor to play Othello at the NT in 1997 – will play the role at Theatre Royal Haymarket opposite Toby Jones as Iago. Read more here.

Itoje 'honoured and humbled' to be named British and Irish Lions captain

The 30-year-old Saracens lock becomes the 47th Lions captain since 1888, the first Black player to captain the side and only the third Englishman in 89 years to be appointed its tour leader. Read more here.