Mathilda Mallinson

<p>Hundreds of LGBTQ+ groups will take part in the Pride 2024 parade in London </p>
UK

The history of Pride Month: Tracing the origins of the LGBTQ event

Pride will take place throughout June with lots of opportunities to take part

20 May 2024
New laws have been unveiled that target men who try to limit the independence of their wives or girlfriends
UK

How migrant women may be left behind in new domestic abuse bill

MPs vote against amendments to include migrant women in Domestic Abuse Bill

26 Oct 2020
World

Nine years of Syrian War

The world should still be watching Syria, as the war enters year 10

15 Mar 2020
News

Poets share their experiences for World Mental Health Day 2020

Two poets who write about their experiences with mental health share their work here

14 Oct 2020
Children's author, Dame Jacqueline Wilson
Books

Jacqueline Wilson: 'Children's literature can create social change'

With an LGBTQ+ protagonist in her new book, Love Frankie, Jacqueline Wilson's own sexuality has suddenly become relevant to her readers, says Mathilda Mallinson

30 Sept 2020
UK

Fury over new 'draconian' virus laws as loud music banned in pubs

Pub landlords must take "all reasonable measures" to stop singing on the premises

29 Sept 2020
World

Atomic bomb survivor worries the world will forget

The pace of global denuclearisation has slowed in recent years, and begun to reverse in some nations

9 Aug 2020
News

Watch 72 years of NHS history as UK celebrates service's birthday

In its 72nd year, the NHS faces it biggest challenge: Covid-19.

5 Jul 2020
UK

UK protests for Black Lives Matter: 2020 dates and how to get involved

Protests have been taking place up and down the country

3 Jun 2020
Staying In

Lockdown's silver linings, with Deborah Frances-White

The comedian's new virtual show is a window into history being made

25 Jun 2020
The generation was named after a ship which brought people over to Britain to help rebuild the country after the war
UK

The Windrush Scandal: lessons learned and not learned

The personal, social and institutional implications of the 2018 outrage

22 Jun 2020
Demonstrators kneel in protest against the death of George Floyd in Washington
World

Why are people taking the knee? The history behind the gesture

The protest position has been as polarising as it is powerful

3 Jun 2020
LGBTQ+

Pride Month 2020 dates, events and history

The Stonewall Riots will be remembered virtually

18 Jun 2020