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Brexit Effect on Education: How Damaging Is It?

Brexit Effect on Education : How Damaging Is It? - Taylor's sentiments are shared by others in Britain's education industry. In fact, universities express their strong support for the "Stop Brexit" campaign.

Children of immigrants are more likely to get a university degree than those with British parents

Children of immigrants are more likely to get a university degree than those with British parents - The Education at a Glance 2016 report compares the performance and cost of ... But he added: "What I can't answer is why this doesn't work for British .

Is the new child maintenance system putting domestic violence survivors at risk?

Is the new child maintenance system putting domestic violence survivors at risk? - I suspect that it is a common misconception that domestic abuse ends when a ... However, say Gingerbread, many domestic abuse survivors may be ... but has instead earned a reputation as one of the UK's best-known family law ...

Number of people displaced by conflict 'equivalent to UK population of 65m'

Number of people displaced by conflict 'equivalent to UK population of 65m' - Extreme poverty is now increasingly concentrated among vulnerable groups, including people who had to flee in the face of conflict and violence, and ...

Break the link between disability and poverty

Break the link between disability and poverty - In the United Kingdom disabled people have higher poverty rates than the rest of the population. Disabled people make up 28% of people in poverty , ...

Neo-Nazis Are Using a White-Only Homeless Charity to Spread Race Hate

Neo-Nazis Are Using a White-Only Homeless Charity to Spread Race Hate - English neo-Nazis are conducting whites-only homeless outreach in order to ... Action want to build a group capable of "ethnically cleansing Britain ".

Here's what happened when I asked older people to explain teenager slang

Here's what happened when I asked older people to explain teenager slang - Yasssss, that's totes peng bae, ur brows are so on fleek rn, like seriously m8! Any idea what was just said? Chances are if you're over 30 you will be ...

Holy See urges UN to strengthen rights of older people amid 'increasing discrimination'

Holy See urges UN to strengthen rights of older people amid 'increasing discrimination' - Holy See urges UN to strengthen rights of older people amid 'increasing ... The United Nations' framework for protecting the elderly is “inadequate” and it ... to fend for themselves as government-funded care is scaled back in the UK .

Indonesia wants to ban gay networking apps that promote “sexual deviancy”

Indonesia wants to ban gay networking apps that promote “sexual deviancy” - The decision to ban apps such as Grindr, Hornet and Jack'd comes as part of a massive backlash towards the LGBT community in the country.

Ivanka Trump admits gay dads won't be covered in family benefits plan

Ivanka Trump admits gay dads won't be covered in family benefits plan - Not letting her off the hook that easily, Prachi Gupta pressed Ms Trump on the issue, enquiring, in no uncertain terms, “What about gay couples, where ...

Hollywood's portrayal of homosexuality 'doesn't always come from the purest of intentions'

Hollywood's portrayal of homosexuality 'doesn't always come from the purest of intentions' - In a sense, and perhaps rather cynically, the mainstream film industry now seems to see gay drama stories as shorthand for 'inspirational awards ...

Queensland Finally Abolished An Archaic Law That Discriminated Against The LGBTI Community

Queensland Finally Abolished An Archaic Law That Discriminated Against The LGBTI Community - Here's a little known fact: up until yesterday Queensland had a different legal age of consent depending on what kind of sexual activity was being ...

Former Lutheran Missionary Neil Hart on why he's an ally

Former Lutheran Missionary Neil Hart on why he's an ally - He is an ex-Lutheran missionary who is a vocal ally for the LGBTI community. We caught up in Kings Park over a glass of wine and mandarins to chat.

I'm an intersex Ugandan – life has never felt more dangerous

I'm an intersex Ugandan – life has never felt more dangerous - Intersex is the “i” in LGBTI , and though we stand with the gay community in Uganda, the association has become a double-edged sword for us.

Mercure hotel panics after LGBTIQA community backlash

Mercure hotel panics after LGBTIQA community backlash - Holding an event by a group that directly targets trans children and other LGBTI children, repeatedly compromising their safety in attempts to ...

I am not a devil worshipper, says transgender activist Audrey Mbugua

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I am not a devil worshipper, says transgender activist Audrey Mbugua - Kagoni says he was approached by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Intersex ( LGBTI ) lobby group headed by transgender activist Audrey ...

Why 'Affection' is an HIV-themed play for the 21st century

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Why 'Affection' is an HIV -themed play for the 21st century - For the past few months, when friends and colleagues have asked me about the new play I’ve been working on, I’ve found myself feeling very sheepish and then finally stuttering out the words “Well, it’s a play about… um… HIV?” Then came the assurance, “But it won’t be depressing, promise.”

Aaron was born gay' Emmerdale's Danny Miller shuts down claims abuse determined sexuality

Aaron was born gay ' Emmerdale's Danny Miller shuts down claims abuse determined sexuality - Speaking exclusively to Express.co. uk , the 25-year-old shut down ignorant tolls who claimed Aaron's trauma premeditated his sexual orientation.

Yanis Marshall slays choreography to Christina Aguilera's Telepathy

Yanis Marshall slays choreography to Christina Aguilera's Telepathy - Famous for dancing in heels in front of the nation on the finals of Britain's Got Talent, French choreographer Yanis is back with a bang with this ...

What it's like to find out your husband is gay

What it's like to find out your husband is gay - Keith Vaz's wife, Maria Fernandes Vaz, has said that she will forgive her husband for his exploits with male escorts, but that before the story came out, ...

US Pastor who celebrated Orlando massacre 'banned' from entering UK

US Pastor who celebrated Orlando massacre 'banned' from entering UK - A pastor who celebrated the Orlando massacre was reportedly banned from travelling through the United Kingdom as he attempted to ...

Government worker would rather be fired than watch LGBT training video

Government worker would rather be fired than watch LGBT training video - A Social Security worker says he would rather lose his job than watch a training video about LGBT inclusion because he 'will not certify an ...

Queensland approves changes to age of consent laws for anal sex

Queensland approves changes to age of consent laws for anal sex - Queensland Labor MPs and members of LGBTI community celebrate the changes to the age of consent laws in the State Parliament

Rachel Nicolson recognised as LGBTI champion

Rachel Nicolson recognised as LGBTI champion - Allens partner, Rachel Nicolson, has been recognised for being a champion of LGBTI people in the workplace by the Australian Centre for Leadership ...