When over 6,000 people sign an open letter and more than 600 gathered for an online launch, something powerful is happening. Women Against the Far Right is more than a campaign, it is a movement exposing the dangerous hypocrisy of those who claim to “protect women” while fuelling racism, misogyny, and hate. The far right […]
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The Story in a Nutshell A recent UK employment tribunal stirred debate when it upheld an employer’s right to reject a candidate based on perceived incompatibility with the existing team even if the reason seemed trivial. In Kalina v. Digitas LBI, the tribunal heard that the applicant, a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, was deemed not to
When Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray revealed he had received threats from online trolls, he called it “deeply concerning”. He is far from alone. The UK is witnessing an escalation of online hostility, and the truth is sobering trolling has consequences not only for individuals but for workplaces, reputations, and society as a whole.
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Children as young as four are being sent home from school for racist behaviour, a statistic that should alarm us all. Recent Department for Education figures show suspensions for racist behaviour have more than doubled since 2021, with incidents rising from 7,403 to over 15,000 last year. Disturbingly, some of these involve Reception-aged pupils who
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Across the UK, the presence of police officers in schools has become a point of significant debate. Many authorities introduced school-based officers to improve safety and community engagement. Yet, increasing evidence shows these arrangements often appear in areas with ethnically diverse and economically disadvantaged populations, raising concerns about disproportionate policing and unintended harm to students.
Menopause is a natural biological stage that marks the end of menstruation, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, though it can begin earlier (perimenopause) or be brought on by surgery or medical conditions. It is driven by changes in hormone levels, primarily oestrogen and progesterone, and can bring a wide range of
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Foreword Institutional racism is not a relic of the past; it remains embedded in the structures, systems, and cultures of today. One of the clearest indicators is the continued underrepresentation of ethnically diverse people in senior leadership across organisations and public services. This absence is not accidental; it is the product of historical and structural
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On 9 August 2025, The Irish News revealed that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has ordered Chief Inspector Andy George, President of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), to return to duty on 1 October 2025. The timing is more than curious – it’s deeply concerning: From the Alliance for Police Accountability’s (APA)
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With headlines claiming, “The Death of DEI” or “The Downfall of Diversity”, it’s time to pause, reflect, and rethink how we embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into everyday practice, sustainably and effectively. The backlash against EDI isn’t new. Recently, it has become louder and more targeted, with terms like “DEI hires” used to undermine
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I saw this article on Linkedin today and had to write a blog about this: “Twenty years ago, I became the first Black woman to anchor a primetime UK current affairs show. Not because I was “included.” Because I was undeniable. But I didn’t stay. Not because I lacked talent or capability, but because the
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