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Why It's Time To Eradicate Period Poverty - A report published in July revealed how poverty -stricken families are forced to choose between eating and keeping clean in what has been described ...

Summer food poverty is a national problem—it's time for politicians to step up - The issue of holiday food poverty is intrinsically linked to the issue of term time food poverty . Just ask the families of South East London. by Alex ...

Income inequality narrows in Northern Ireland with fall in number of pensioners and children living ... - The decreases in both relative and absolute poverty are attributed to "higher earnings growth in Northern Ireland than in the UK , particularly at the ...

Scotland's drug death crisis needs a radical harm reduction response – now - In addition to poor physical health, persistent and enduring mental health ... (ACMD) published a report on reducing opioid-related deaths in the UK .

Brexit has created a staycation trend - There are fewer people in the UK planning on leaving the country for holidays ... British people are choosing to holiday in the UK , instead of going abroad ... improve people's physical and mental health — ties into staycations as well, ...

Steep rise in child antidepressant use across Scotland - The Scottish Government said the increase reflected rising demand for child and adolescent mental health services . Last year 252 children aged 12 ...

Muslim imams to form national council for more progressive British Islam -  British imams are planning to set up their first national council to issue ... the Muslim community such as climate change, mental health and obesity.

One Year On From The Childhood Obesity Plan: Where Are We Now? - Led by Public Health England, this programme is working with retailers, ... cardiovascular and liver disease plus associated mental health problems.

Texas failed to pass its controversial 'bathroom bill' — but conservatives aren't giving up - Meanwhile, LGBT advocates also acknowledge the bathroom issue hasn't been completely buried. "This is certainly an encouraging moment, but it's ...

The eyes of LGBT people around the world are now on Theresa May, says campaigner for same ... - Grainne Teggart of the Love Equality campaign said it was unacceptable that Northern Ireland was the only part of the UK where gay marriage was ...

Northern Ireland High Court dismisses challenges to ban on same-sex marriage - Both cases were rejected on the grounds that the ban did not violate rights of LGBT couples, and because only the Stormont Assembly can decide ...

Politicians must legislate for marriage equality' - Over the course of the last number of days and weeks, political leaders have once again caused hurt and harm to LGBT people here. That must come ...

Glasgow gearing up for biggest and best ever Pride - Fergus McMillan, chief executive of LGBT Youth Scotland, said: "Pride events are often significant and memorable moments in the lives of LGBT young ...

Former soldier James Wharton opens up about chemsex rape ordeal - Former solider-turned LGBT activist and author James Wharton has ... James, who charts his experiences of the UK's gay drug scene in his new book ...

N. Irish Court rules that gay marriage is policy not a right - N. Irish Court rules that gay marriage is policy not a right ... Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK and Ireland that prohibits same sex marriage.

British bishops tackle anti- LGBT bullying in Catholic schools -  Lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender students in British Catholic schools will likely feel safer this coming academic year, thanks to a new set of ...

Yes' voters will take campaign to streets - If plans forged last night at a meeting of marriage equality supporters come to fruition, Bendigo will see LGBTI people and their allies campaigning on ...

New Dutch government wants to strengthen position of LGBTI people: report - The parties also agreed to promote the emancipation of LGBTI people. Their position must be "improved" in education and training. And the parties ...

Nicola Sturgeon to make history with Glasgow Pride speech - Nicola Sturgeon will become the first serving First Minister of Scotland to address Scotland's largest LGBTI festival when she gives a speech at ...

North Dakota legislators disapprove of LGBTI book display - The library had also posted a picture of the display on Facebook with the caption 'Looking for the perfect last days of summer read?' Olson labelled it ...

Free HIV testing to be offered at Glasgow's Pride festival - This year's theme centres around the importance of LGBTI families, whether biological or for those who have created families made up of friends and ...

Pride Is A Protest - And A Celebration Of How Far We've Come - Presumably, Emma Little-Pengelly was talking about Pride and the LGBTI community, although there was no explicit reference to either and she has ...

6 ridiculous things people have said might happen if same-sex marriage is allowed - Despite the dire warnings of naysayers over 20 countries around the world now offer same-sex, bringing joy to millions. However, LGBTI campaigners ...

Zodwa Wabantu is not lesbian but she is single - The entertainer explained that she had a lot of friends who belonged to the LGBTI community‚ whom she loves dearly. She also explained said she ...