Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Progress at Fire and Rescue Service Eliminates 'Final Cause for Concern' Tuesday, August 19, 2025 equality diversity inclusion firefighters fireandrescue culture progress inclusioninitiatives workplace community The fire and rescue service has made significant strides in improving equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), successfully addressing longstanding concerns that previously hindered its progress. Recent evaluations have … Read More
Shire Hall Denies Institutional Racism as Council Chief Commits to Equality and Respect Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire council racism equality inclusion fireservice diversity respect community leadership Gloucestershire County Council rejects the notion that it is institutionally racist, with civic leaders reaffirming their commitment to fostering an environment of equality and respect for all. Concerns about potential racism … Read More
Mum Dismissed Over LGBT Social Media Posts Wins Legal Victory Monday, June 9, 2025 lgbt discrimination employment religion socialmedia law equality education tribunal supremecourt Kristie Higgs, a Christian mother of two and former staff member at Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, has won a significant legal battle after being sacked in 2019 for sharing social media posts critical of … Read More
UK Faces Backlash as Gender Recognition Laws Fail Vulnerable Trans Citizens Sunday, June 1, 2025 transgender legislation hatecrime healthcare selfidentification parliament equality mentalhealth ukpolitics humanrights MPs in Westminster Hall recently confronted the UK’s treatment of transgender individuals amidst growing calls for reform. Campaigners warned that outdated gender recognition laws are pushing a vulnerable community to the … Read More
Gloucestershire Hospitals Report £6 Per Hour Gender Pay Gap Driven by Medical Roles and Bonuses Tuesday, May 13, 2025 genderpaygap paydisparity gloucestershire hospitals medicalstaff bonuses equality consultants healthcare women At Gloucestershire hospitals, men earn on average £6 more per hour than women, a gap primarily attributed to medical and dental roles and the distribution of excellence in care bonuses. Male medical staff have predominantly … Read More
Bishop of Gloucester Criticises Government for Blocking Sentencing Guidelines Amid Culture War Claims Friday, May 9, 2025 justice sentencing government equality race law crime sentencingcouncil disparities culturewars The Government faces sharp criticism for attempting to block new sentencing guidelines designed to address racial and cultural disparities within the criminal justice system. The independent Sentencing Council had proposed … Read More