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EQUALITIES MINISTER SAYS TRANS WOMEN SHOULD USE MALE TOILETS ACCORDING TO THEIR 'BIOLOGICAL SEX'

Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson has said that access to public facilities such as toilets should be determined by a person’s biological sex, aligning with a recent UK Supreme Court ruling. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Phillipson stood firm that the court’s judgment was “clear” in stating that services and spaces should be used in accordance with biological sex. While she did not directly state that trans women should use men’s toilets, she reiterated the legal interpretation: “The ruling is clear.”

EQUALITIES MINISTER SAYS TRANS WOMEN SHOULD USE MALE TOILETS ACCORDING TO THEIR 'BIOLOGICAL SEX'

Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson has said that access to public facilities such as toilets should be determined by a person’s biological sex, aligning with a recent UK Supreme Court ruling. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Phillipson stood firm that the court’s judgment was “clear” in stating that services and spaces should be used in accordance with biological sex. While she did not directly state that trans women should use men’s toilets, she reiterated the legal interpretation: “The ruling is clear.”
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UK SUPREME COURT RULES THAT LEGAL DEFINITION OF A WOMAN REFERS TO BIOLOGICAL SEX

In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has unanimously determined that the legal definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex at birth, rather than on gender identity, even in cases where a transgender woman holds a gender recognition certificate (GRC).
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VANDALS DESECRATE MUSLIM GRAVES OF CHILDREN IN SUSPECTED ISLAMOPHOBIC HATE CRIME

Authorities have launched a criminal investigation following the shocking vandalism of 85 graves in the Muslim section of Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery in Watford, Community leaders and those affected suspect it to be an Islamophobic hate crime. Many of the damaged sites are believed to be the resting places of infants and young children.
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LOVE ISLAND IN TALKS WITH SHOW’S FIRST EVER TRANSGENDER CONTESTANT AHEAD OF SERIES LAUNCH

Love Island 2025 could feature its first transgender contestant. Bosses are reportedly in talks with Michelle Roscoe, a British recruitment adviser living in Ibiza, for the upcoming summer series. Michelle, a transgender woman, would be the first trans contestant to join the show since its 2015 debut. Discussions are ongoing, as producers aim to make the series more inclusive and reflective of modern dating.
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MICKEY ROURKE'S CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER PAY SLASHED BY 90% AFTER AXE FROM THE HOUSE

Hollywood veteran Mickey Rourke has reportedly had his Celebrity Big Brother fee dramatically reduced following his abrupt removal from the show over repeated incidents of offensive and inappropriate behaviour. The 72-year-old actor, known for his roles in films such as The Wrestler and Sin City, was booted out from the ITV reality series after a string of outbursts that included vile sexual comments directed at fellow housemate Ella Rae Wise, 24, homophobic threats aimed at JoJo Siwa, 24, and an intense confrontation with Chris Hughes, 32.
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BODY FOUND AFTER 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL KALIYAH COA WENT MISSING IN RIVER THAMES

The Metropolitan Police were alerted to a body in the River Thames in Maritime Quay at around 9am Sunday morning, following an extensive search for missing 11-year-old schoolgirl Kaliyah Coa who fell into the river on March 31st.
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THE FIRST UNIVERSAL THEME PARK AND RESORT IN THE UK SET TO OPEN IN 2031

In a groundbreaking announcement, the UK government has confirmed that Europe’s first-ever Universal theme park will be built on British soil, marking a major milestone for the country’s entertainment and tourism sectors.
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COMEDIAN AND TELEVISION PERSONALITY RUSSELL BRAND CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSUALT

Comedian and television personality Russell Brand has been formally charged with a series of serious sexual offences, including rape, indecent assault, oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault, according to the Metropolitan Police. The 49-year-old is facing allegations from four women concerning incidents that occurred between 1999 and 2005.
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KEMI BADENOCH SUGGESTS 'ADOLESCENCE' MAIN CHARACTER WAS 'RACE SWAPPED' AND BASED ON A BLACK BOY

Kemi Badenoch has commented on the drama series Adolescence, stating that while it is inspired by real events, its narrative has been significantly altered. She acknowledged that the show highlights certain societal issues but emphasised that Islamic terrorism poses a more significant threat.
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