Issue #66 - Monday, 28 April 2025
Welcome to issue 66 of the LGBT Great News Digest, a short briefing on the 5 LGBTQ+ news stories you need to know about right now. As always, here are 3 updates for you: 🎉1 - Read our Toolkit on the UK Supreme Court Trans Ruling: On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer to biological women and biological sex. We have written a toolkit to assist organisations in dealing with the ruling's implications- Click here to download our Toolkit
🎉2 - Attend our H1 Global Issues Briefing: Join us for our member-exclusive global LGBTQ+ issues briefing, where we will provide valuable insights into the latest developments shaping diversity, equity, and inclusion globally- Click here to register 🏳️🌈 3 – Plot your Plan for Pride with us with our #UnityInCommunity campaign: This year, we have created an innovative and engaging menu of tools and solutions to save you time and maximise impact with your Pride activities. Click here and choose what you can leverage for your team/firm. This also includes a global virtual event, in partnership with Open for Business- Click here to register
Check out this issue’s five news stories below and watch out for our next Digest issue on Monday, May 12th. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to us. Our team is dedicated to providing any assistance you may need. The LGBT Great Team
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| 1. UK Supreme Court rules trans women not legally women |
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On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer to biological women and biological sex, effectively excluding trans women from the rights & protections that are afforded to cisgender women. This exclusionary judgement holds even after transgender women follow all legal processes to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). _____ Our View: The ruling has implications for workplace policies and practices. Organisations should review their inclusion and belonging strategies to plan for potential new statutory legislation from the UK Government, and guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, expected to be published during the summer of 2025.
It is crucial for organisations to continue actively supporting their trans and non-binary talent, who may be experiencing heightened anxiety and fear. Employers should foster open communication, provide mental health resources, and reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity. By doing so, leaders, can help mitigate the negative impacts of the ruling and ensure that all employees feel valued and secure.
Click here to download our toolkit designed to help you navigate the implications of this ruling.
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| 2. 85% of LGBTQ+ people say they have encountered career obstacles due to their LGBTQ+ identity |
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On 10 April 2025, Pride in Leadership released a new report which found that 85% of LGBTQ+ Britons believe that their LGBTQ+ identity negatively affected their career. Furthermore, 93% report having experienced bias in the hiring process and 42% feel unsupported by HR. _____ Our View: These findings echo our own “Redefining the Future” report which highlighted that LGBTQ+ people were more likely to hesitate disclosing their diversity data across the talent lifecycle due to concerns around discrimination, stigma and hindrances in career progression. Furthermore, more than 2/3rd of LGBTQ+ people and 55% of allies also said they preferred organisations that had been formally assessed for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
This adds to the myriad of research evidencing the disparate experiences of LGBTQ+ employees. On the flipside, organisations which prioritise diversity and inclusion achieve improved business outcomes such as higher innovation and productivity. This underscores not only the ethical imperative but also the clear business advantage of creating inclusive workplaces where all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can thrive.
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| 3. Report finds LGBTQ+ inclusive cities show 4x stronger human capital performance and 2x innovation |
| On 24 April 2025, Open for Business released their City Rating report which found that LGBTQ+ inclusive cities had 4x stronger human capital performance, scored 2x higher for innovation and 2.5x higher for entrepreneurship. _____ Our View: Other reports from Open for Business reports consistently demonstrate the economic and business benefits of LGBTQ+ inclusion. Another report from Denver Investments also showed that LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace policies provide better shareholders than non-LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces.
On the 2nd of June, we are hosting a virtual Pride event in collaboration with Open for Business where we discuss these findings in more detail and weigh upon the strategies that can help you effectively navigate inclusion in your organisations. Click here to register.
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| 4. Trump administration plans to slash all funding for LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline for kids |
| A leak of the federal government budget draft revealed that the administration plans to eliminate all funding for the “988” Suicide & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Services with counsellors and other services. It is expected to take effect on 1 October 2025. _____ Our View:If the administration proceeds with this planned draft, it will have an acutely detrimental impact on LGBTQ+ youth in the US. Since 2022, 1.2 million youth have received life-saving LGBTQ+-inclusive crisis services through “988”.
It is crucial to understand that this decision will put an increasingly visible LGBTQ+ generation in unprecedented vulnerability, especially given the heightened tensions and anxiety surround LGBTQ+ rights in the nation.
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| 5. Hungary’s parliament votes to curb LGBTQ+ rights |
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On 14 April 2025, the Hungarian parliament voted to ban public LGBTQ+ events, strip citizenships of dual or multiple nationals and instate a legal framework limiting gender to the male and female binary. The amendments were passed with 140 votes for, and 21 against. _____ Our View: This latest move follows the legislative ban on Pride marches in March 2025 and aligns with Viktor Orbán’s rhetoric of promoting "pro-family values" in Hungary. The limitation of gender to a binary also echoes similar policies pursued by the Trump administration, reflecting the strengthening international ties between Hungary and the United States.
With these developments, Hungary’s ILGA ranking is expected to go down further, making it one of the most hostile EU nations for the LGBTQ+ community. |
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