Owners of WordPress to sue Straight Pride UK for abuse of copyright laws
The company which owns blogging platform WordPress.org has filed a lawsuit against anti-gay group Straight Pride UK, which alleges that the group abused copyright laws.
Tory MP Peter Bone withdraws bill for referendum on equal marriage
The MP who described equal marriage as “completely nuts” has withdrawn his private member’s bill for a referendum on the issue.
Apple deems offence caused by homophobia an ‘appropriate’ reason to refund James Arthur track
Controversy surrounding James Arthur's Twitter spats around his use of homophobic lyrics on a track has escalated, as iTunes has approved a refund to a customer complained that they were offended.
Michael Portillo: David Cameron took an ‘enormous risk’ with equal marriage
Former Conservative MP Michael Portillo says David Cameron took an “enormous risk” with his own party in legalising equal marriage for England and Wales.
Tory Vice Chair: It’s crazy that gay couples’ marriages will be downgraded on entering Northern Ireland
The Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party has said he thinks it is "ludicrous" that gay married couples travelling to Northern Ireland will not be recognised as married.
Gay former soldier helps launch National HIV Testing Week for Terrence Higgins Trust
James Wharton, a former Lance Corporal with the Blues and Royals, has taken a rapid HIV test to encourage more gay men to test for the virus during this year’s National HIV Testing Week.
Australia: Governor General comes out in support of equal marriage
The Australian Governor General this week indicated her support for equal marriage.
UK: Footballer Colin Kazim-Richards to stand trial over homophobic gesture
A footballer accused of making a homophobic gesture to Brighton fans during a Championship match is to face trial.
Peter Tatchell: ‘An age of consent of 14 might be more realistic and reasonable than 16′
Responding to comments made by the president of the Faculty of Public Health, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell agrees that the UK should look at lowering the age of consent.
Former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers arrested over drug allegations
Paul Flowers, the gay former chairman of Co-op Bank, has been arrested in connection with a drugs supply investigation, police have said.
