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Hampstead Ponds
Human rights Transgender rights London

Trans-led group granted permission to intervene in Hampstead Heath bathing ponds case

The trans advocacy group TransLucent has been granted permission to intervene in a legal claim being brought against the City of London Corporation (CLC) over its decision to keep bathing ponds in Hampstead Heath trans-inclusive.

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International Environment PFAS

UKHSA announces major new PFAS biomonitoring study

On 3 November 2026 the UK Health Security Agency (the UKHSA) announced it would be launching its first study into the levels of so called "forever chemicals" in the UK population. 

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Anonymous Person Abuse
Human rights Sexual abuse Abuse

Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy calls for regulation

The Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy is calling for statutory regulation of the therapy industry.

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