Financial services failing LGBT community By Simoney Kyriakou Financial services is still not working for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender community, the head of an insurance provider has claimed. Steve Wardlaw, chairman of Emerald Life, said there were still glaring inequalities in financial services, particularly in the insurance sector. He also called the inequalities against the LGBT community the […]
Read moreBeing gay does not cause poor mental health, a new study claims 15:32 9th February 2017 by Lewis Corner NEWS Twitter Following eight years of research, a major new study has claimed that sexuality has no impact on the state of a person’s mental health. The Australian National University found that people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual were not at […]
Read moreMental health – It’s time to talk. 11:03 31st January 2017 by Tom Knight Anxiety, depression, suicide. Three things that seem to be hitting our community hard. Over the last few months I’ve seen so many stories of people speaking out, I’m pleased mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, it’s about time. The world is changing, […]
Read moreWATCH: Someone’s made a cartoon of the night police raided the Royal Vauxhall Tavern Police wearing rubber gloves stormed the famous London gay bar in 1987 while drag queen Lily Savage was on stage Baz Comics Police officers burst in to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in 1987 while Lily Savage performs on stage 1 February 2017 by David Hudson The Royal Vauxhall […]
Read moreMORE THAN HALF OF GAY MEN SAY THEY ARE ‘UNHAPPY’ WITH THEIR BODY – EXCLUSIVE We surveyed over 5000 readers ahead of Attitude’s landmark Body Issue – out today. As we prepare to explore the body beautiful in our landmark Body Issue – available to download and in shops today (February 1) – an extensive new survey conducted by Attitude has revealed the shocking truth […]
Read moreUnder An Umbrella – Recognising Diversity In LGBT+ Mental Health 01/02/2017 08:44 Dr Onkar Sahota Chair of the London Assembly Health Committee WILLIAM87 VIA GETTY IMAGES A range of studies have shown that LGBT+ people are more likely to experience mental health problems than the wider population. Around 40% of LGBT+ people experience a mental health issue, compared to 25% of […]
Read morePride not prejudice as the UK’s first LGBT TV channel launches Latest TV, the UK based TV channel with Europe’s first ever transgender newscaster is continuing their equalities and diversity mission by the creation of the UK’s first ever LGBT TV terrestrial channel! Broadcasting from February 2017 Latest LGBT+ TV will be bringing the best in LGBT news and entertainment to viewers’ TV screens on Freeview Channel […]
Read morePetition to save local HIV charity The Sussex Beacon hits 10,000 signatures January 27, 2017 Simon Dowe, CEO of the Sussex Beacon Over ten thousand people have now signed a petition asking the Government to take action to save local HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon. Following cuts to the funding it receives from the NHS, the charity may have to […]
Read moreThe new gay holiday trends in Greece in 2017 A useful guide to the lesser-known gay side of one of Europe’s warmest countries All photos by Destsetters A photo taken by the top hotel photographer Christos Drazos during a Destsetters project in Santorini 12 January 2017 by GSN Contributor Greece has been, without a doubt, one of the biggest trends in global […]
Read more12 FAMOUS FACES WHO CAME OUT AS LGBT IN 2016 Who did we roll out the rainbow carpet for this year? 2016 was another strong year for the Gay Agenda, with a number of famous faces coming out and joining the community as out and proud LGBT people. With anti-LGBT sentiments on the rise throughout the world, coming out has never […]
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