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UK’s first “Working Dads’ Summit” aims to shift norms in parenting and gender equality
Held in London, the summit spotlighted the need for more equal parenting, challenged stereotypes of masculinity, and called for stronger paternity leave rights. It sought to engage employers, policymakers and fathers in conversation about being visible as caregivers. Find out more here

FCA to treat bullying, harassment & violence as “non-financial misconduct” in financial services
From September 2026, UK financial firms will need to treat misconduct like harassment or bullying under their regulatory Code of Conduct. Firms will have to update policies, training, reporting and consequences to align with this shift. Find out more here

“Elitist Britain 2025” report: social class must be central in DEI agendas
A new research report argues that social class inequality alone is not being given sufficient weight in diversity and inclusion strategies, and calls for class (socioeconomic status) to be more explicitly addressed in UK DEI frameworks. Find out more here

Pilot study reveals ongoing disparities for disabled and intersectional workers in AI/ML ) community (Artificail Intelligence / Machine Learning

A survey of over 1,200 AI / ML professionals found that accessibility remains a barrier, and that disabled, minority, and intersectional groups report worse experiences at work. The research underscores the gap between DEI intent and lived reality in tech. Find out more here

Cherie Blair’s foundation aims to empower 1 million women entrepreneurs by 2030
Through her foundation, Cherie Blair is working to scale up support to women in low- and middle-income countries via training, technology and network access. The initiative is framed as a way to drive inclusive economic opportunity. Find out more here

Neurodivergence now third leading cause of work struggles

According to a study by occupational health provider PAM Group, one in 10 employees were referred by their manager because of a neurodivergent condition, such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). The study analysed 135,000 occupational health referrals. Find out more here

Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-Vogue boss

Speaking to BBC Radio 4 podcast Radical with Amol Rajan for London Fashion Week, Edward Enninful suggested the industry risked going back to how it was before years of more inclusive modelling. "I think we're potentially going back to an industry that's just, 'one type is the norm, being European is the norm, being super-thin is the norm'," Find out more here

Sharp rise in calls to Acas from staff experiencing sexual harassment

Recent widely reported sexual harassment cases and the power dynamics of workplace relationships could encourage staff experiencing sexual harassment to speak out. Find out more here

(EHRC) publishes its first guidance on workforce equality data dedicated to the uniformed services

The guidance is an important first step in tackling entrenched cultures of harassment and discrimination in Britain’s Uniform services and aims to help armed forces, police forces and fire and rescue services improve how they collect and analyse workforce equality data. Find out more here

Across the Pond - Tampa Pride cancels 2026 events citing tougher DEI climate in Florida

Tampa Pride announced it is pausing its events for 2026, blaming challenges in securing sponsorship and statelevel hostility toward DEI programs under Governor DeSantis. The pause is framed as a regrouping effort amid funding constraints and political pressure. Find  out more here