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Brexit will hit north of England the hardest, says thinktank -  Brexit will have nearly twice the impact on the economy of the north of England as it will on London, according to a new report. Northern regions are ...

European parliament contradicts UK claim on deal on citizens' rights - European parliament's Brexit steering group chair has suggested both sides need to move their positions for MEPs to approve the outcome.

Chance of no Brexit deal 'over 50%', say EU officials - The likelihood that there will be no Brexit deal is 'over 50%', according to EU officials. Jonathan Lis, the deputy director at pressure group British ...

One Year After Trump's Election, Voters Still See Him as a Hero - One Year After Trump's Election, Voters Still See Him as a Hero ... (observing, among other things, the striking parallels between Trump and Brexit ).

Brexit Britain's slapdash approach to foreign policy - Since the UK's vote to exit the EU and the election of  Trump to the White House, both supports have been weakened, if not fallen away.

'The Irish are for Trump . So perhaps we should say something about it' - In Ireland we stand between Trump and Brexit , another political earthquake which at its heart was an anti-immigration instinct that no amount of ...

Chris Riddell on satire in the internet age of Trump and Brexit : “We're very fortunate to have so ... - Chris Riddell drew me while I interviewed him, so I'm going to draw him here. The man in this wooden-panelled room looks satisfied in his chair, sitting ...

Wall Street warns Trump team of Brexit 'point of no return' - A group of large financial institutions with big London operations, led by Wall Street's pre-eminent banks, have told the US commerce secretary that ...

Dentists can stop children from becoming FAT by stopping them eating sugary snacks, researchers ... - There has been a lot of focus on physical activity and mental health in children , but diet is an increasingly recognised aspect,' said Ms Arvidsson.

Scotland to become only part of UK with statutory targets to cut child poverty - LEGISLATION that will make Scotland the only part of the UK with statutory targets to cut child poverty is expected to be passed at Holyrood. MSPs will ...

Child Poverty ambition receives unanimous backing at Holyrood - The decision makes Scotland the only part of the UK to set such targets to tackle child poverty . Government will also be required to set out and report ...

Malawi's abandoned child brides pushed into sex work as "only option" - But charities say many child marriages have collapsed as poverty and unemployment drive tens of thousands of young Malawian men to seek work in ...

Why is it so easy for men to ignore their own mental health , even while helping others with theirs? - One thing's for sure when it comes to mental health : anyone – no matter who you are, what your background, whether you've a good job, plenty of ...

A THIRD of depressed new fathers have thought about hurting themselves or their child, alarming ... - Previous research has indicated that men are reluctant to seek help for mental health issues, especially depression, according to the report.

Scotland to become only part of UK with statutory targets to cut child poverty - LEGISLATION that will make Scotland the only part of the UK with statutory targets to cut child poverty is expected to be passed at Holyrood. MSPs will ...

Campaigners demand tax transparency after Paradise Papers leaks - New rules should also be drawn up to force British firms to report all taxes they pay in ... “These papers show paradise for the few but poverty for many.

UK voted best country for LGBT parents -  The UK has been voted the best country for LGBT parents, according to a new survey.

Andrea Jenkins makes history as first openly transgender black woman elected to public office in US - The nation's transgender community, after a year of tremendous opposition from state legislatures and the President, is rejoicing over the election of ...

Palm Springs Council is now entirely made up of LGBT members after transgender candidate ... - Palm Springs City Council is now entirely made up of LGBT members following elections earlier this week. Lisa Middleton became California's first ...

Muslim designer sends rainbow hijab to ex-Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott - A Muslim fashion designer who created a rainbow hijab to support same-sex marriage has sent her creation to a prominent anti- LGBT leader.

Naomi Campbell says she “wouldn't be a model if it wasn't for gay men” - To introduce Edward Enniful's reign as the Editor-In-Chief of British Vogue, Naomi Campbell has interviewed London Mayor Sadiq Khan about the ...

The Walking Dead star thanks LGBT fans in emotional leaving message - The Walking Dead's Jordan Woods-Robinson has bid an emotional goodbye to his LGBT fans. Woods-Robinson, who played Eric on the show, ...

What has Trump done for LGBT people since the 2016 presidential election? - The news shocked pollsters, pundits and politicians across the world, with Hillary Clinton the widely expected victor before votes were counted.

This UK city has been voted the best place for LGBT families to live - The family dynamic in the UK has undergone a dramatic change within a relatively short space of time, with a shift away from the traditional nuclear ...

Meet Danica Roem, America's first openly transgender state legislator - A Virginia politician has made US history by becoming the first openly transgender person to be elected to any state legislature in the country.

Republican-endorsed candidate attacks gay teenager for wearing make-up - A Republican-endorsed candidate has sparked outrage by warning that acceptance and approval of LGBT people will lead to “transgender education” ...

Man prosecuted for being gay breaks down as Nicola Sturgeon apologises - A man prosecuted for being gay has told of his relief after politicians apologised for historic anti- gay laws. Nick Duffy and husband Phil Duffy were ...

This teen was stripped, beaten and robbed for being gay - However, LGBTI people are not considered a protected group in Michigan hate crime law. While the Senate introduced a bill earlier this year that ...

LGBTI protections still lacking in EU, conference hears - Rising populism, nationalism and xenophobia across Europe pose a considerable threat to LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex) ...

What a gay history of slavery and the Civil War can teach us - So the suffering of enslaved LGBTI Africans has long been invisible. ... Queer Civil War buffs say the deafening silence around LGBTI Confederate and ...

Germany's top court tells lawmakers to recognize 'third gender' - Many intersex people suffer throughout their lives, physically but also psychologically," Maja Liebing, expert in LGBTI rights at Amnesty International ...

LGBTI charities launch resource to support trans young people in schools - Through national research, consultation and on-going work with young people, the organisations have identified poor experiences in schools linked to ...