Lib Dem MP Stephen Gilbert to skydive for Merlin MS charity
Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Gilbert is to jump out of a plane to raise money for the Merlin MS charity.
Health charity Brook ‘disappointed but not deterred’ by Lords vote against compulsory sex education
Brook CEO Simon Blake says he's "disappointed" by the House of Lords for voting against mandatory sex and relationship education in schools.
Nigeria: Trial of men accused of being gay suspended due to ‘mob justice’ fears
Two Islamic courts in Nigeria have suspended the trials of 10 men accused of breaking laws against homosexuality over fears stones will once again be thrown at the defendants.
UK: Tribunal hears boss called gay man a ‘c*** sucker’ and asked if he had AIDS
A managing director who used homophobic language to describe a gay employee, also asked if the man had AIDS, a tribunal hears.
House of Lords votes against mandatory sex and relationship education in schools
The House of Lords has rejected a Labour party amendment that would have made sex and relationship education mandatory in schools.
NBC orders gay-themed TV series developed by Ellen DeGeneres
US television network NBC has ordered a gay-themed series which will be developed by Ellen DeGeneres.
House of Lords debating mandatory sex education in schools
A Labour amendment for mandatory sex and relationship education in schools is being debated in the House of Lords this evening.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper: Coming out in ‘would be nuts’ because football ‘is a man’s sport’
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann says gay footballers should stay in the closet.
UK: Charity report demands better healthcare for gay and bisexual women
Clinicians need to do more in tackling health concerns for gay and bisexual women, the Lesbian and Gay Foundation has recommended in a new study.
US: Thousands of same-sex marriage opponents and supporters to gather in Utah
With a thousand people expected to turn out for either side, both supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage are today expected to protest in Utah.
