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During a time in which it serves us to remember that there is more that unites us than divides us we bring you the stories making the headlines

UNESCO: culture policy is core to social cohesion & inclusion

At MONDIACULT 2025, ministers called for stronger cultural policies and protections for artists—positioning culture as a lever for inclusive development. Find out more here

Two in five older workers would dye their hair to get a job

Two in five (41%) people aged 45 and over would consider dyeing their hair to look younger if it helped get them a job or a promotion, poll findings released on 2 October. s

The poll commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better’s campaign, ‘Age Without Limits’, further revealed that one in five (20%) people aged over 45 would consider Botox or fillers, and 15% of people in the same age group would contemplate getting plastic surgery to look younger, if it helped them to get a job or a promotion. Find out more here

Met Police hit by new racism and misogyny scandal after officer filmed calling for immigrants to be shot

The Metropolitan Police has been hit with a fresh scandal over claims of racism and misogyny after officers at a London police station were secretly filmed making offensive comments and bragging about using violence.

Damning footage gathered in a seven-month undercover investigation for a Panorama documentary has raised fresh questions over culture and standards at Britain’s biggest police force. Find out more here

Rise of anti-semitist and anti-muslim attacks

Muslim leaders say they will stand in solidarity with Manchester Jewish communities in the wake of the stabbing outside Heaton Park synagogue. Find out more here

Parents turn to EPA’s (Employee Assistance Programmes) to support children’s Mental Health

The rise in calls about children’s mental health reflects a 2024 report by Deloitte that found 46% of working parents had such concerns. Taking time off work, reducing hours and leaving jobs as a consequence meant that this was costing employers £8bn a year. Find out more here

Decline in Black representation in children’s books

A report by charity Inclusive Books for Children found that of the 2,721 books surveyed, only 51 featured a Black main character, down by 21.5% since 2023. Find out more here

HR teams are responsible for addressing sexual harassment in the workplace

HR teams have a responsibility to all their employees to effectively tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, not just for compliance for but for cultural responsibility. Find out more here

Racing's warm words over diversity and inclusion are not enough

Sky Sports Racing presenter Apiafi was speaking following the launch of a film titled The Enduring Race, which focuses on the changes that have taken place, and those that have not, in tackling diversity and inclusion in the five years since The Uncomfortable Race, a Sky Sports Racing feature, was broadcast. Find out more here

EU Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib's commitment to DEI

The European Union will not row back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies which are under threat in the United States, instead viewing strong equality legislation as a competitive advantage, the bloc’s equality chief said in an interview. Find out more here

Health Secretary to clamp down on antisemitism in the NHS

The health secretary plans to update legislation so that doctors accused of misconduct are stripped of their right to practise while under investigation. Under the current system, doctors can continue practising while they wait for a tribunal hearing. Find out more here