A group of MPs has referred the Home Office to the equalities watchdog over the Windrush scandal, urging an investigation into whether British citizens were unlawfully discriminated against on the
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The ongoing denial of marriage equality to people in Northern Ireland is an “embarrassing stain” on the UK’s LGBT rights record and cannot be allowed to continue, it has been
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Almost one in five disabled workers have had a job offer withdrawn because of their health condition, a study suggests. Research by the disability charity Leonard Cheshire indicated that most
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Changes to council funding rules in England proposed by the Government will shift money from deprived to rich areas, an economic think tank has warned. Ministers’ plans to base assessments
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A Conservative peer has launched a fresh attempt to legislate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. An amendment to the Civil Partnerships Bill will be debated in the House of
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The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee visited Northern Ireland on Thursday to speak to campaigners on both sides of the abortion debate. The hearings, which took place in
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Westminster has been urged to legislate to allow same sex marriage in Northern Ireland. The call came on Wednesday as the country marked two years without devolved government. Northern Ireland
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A “perfect storm” of stagnating wages and benefits cuts has led to the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest in the England widening, according to new research.
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Children growing up in homes with mould are more likely to suffer respiratory problems, a charity has warned as it called for more action to reduce health inequalities. A new
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A health board has apologised after advising staff to avoid speaking to members of the travelling community. NHS National Services Scotland sent an internal memo to staff at its staff
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