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This week the King’s Speech sets out the Governments legislative plans. We look at the implications for employers along with other EDI articles
King’s speech 2026: what HR needs to know
Bills unveiled during the King's Speech set out the government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session. This included several measures that will impact employers.
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Scottish Greens make history as first transgender MSPs elected
The result marks the first time openly transgender politicians have been elected to the Scottish Parliament since devolution began in 1999.
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How leadership drives real change in EDI initiatives
Real inclusion happens when leadership embeds it into operating systems and holds every manager accountable for inclusive behaviours aligned with business strategy.
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Spain takes top spot on Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map
Spain has claimed first place in Europe’s leading ranking of LGBTI equality laws and policies, ending Malta’s decade at the top of ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map and sending a strong signal that ambitious legal reforms are still possible amid rising authoritarian pressure across the continent.
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World events in the workplace: Antisemitism, inclusion and psychological safety
Organisations often talk about inclusion as though it exists entirely inside the workplace. Events happening elsewhere in the world can quickly affect how safe people feel at work, and increase hostility towards specific groups.
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UK Black Pride pauses 2026 festival ahead of ‘bigger’ 2027 comeback
The cancellation is a move which organisers describe as one that will “strengthen its future vision, deepen community engagement, and prioritise sustainability and long-term impact”.
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One in seven workers experience ‘clear violation’ of rights
A major academic survey has uncovered widespread and pervasive rights violations” that had harmed workers throughout the UK across all employment sectors,
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What working-class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations
Across the UK, working‑class boys are navigating an unprecedented convergence of pressures. There are entrenched gaps between working-class boys and their peers in attainment at every stage of education.
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New York Times sued for 'discriminating against white male editor'
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accused the newspaper of breaching civil rights law by discriminating against the unnamed male candidate based on his race or sex, according to the complaint filed in Manhattan federal court.
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Do we judge people by the way they sound? How accents shape our lives
Valerie Fridland writes in her new book, Why We Talk Funny: “We learn to recognise other people as being like us through the way that they sound. Studies suggest that young children, when choosing friends, favour those who share their accent.
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