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Study of GP records finds prevalence rose from one in 60,000 in 2011 to one in 1,200 in 2021 – but numbers still low overall

Zhu Hengpeng, who worked for an influential government thinktank, has reportedly not been seen in public since making disparaging remarks on WeChat

Experts fear children questioning their gender may turn to hidden economy to obtain hormones illegally

Whoever wins must stop acting like the leader of an independent nation that does not yet exist, and start leading the real Scotland, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Sixteen senior psychologists reveal how their profession failed young people at Gender Identity Development Service clinics

Leading barrister warns that the kit – used to support gender-questioning children – is likely to be in breach of equality laws and could violate pupils’ rights

WPATH is no model in the search for evidence-based care of transgender children

Switch to a better current account, revive your Isa and pick a savings best buy to make the most of your money

As the service celebrates 10 years since it launched back on September 16 2013, here are some key facts and trends that it has recorded.

The Current Account Switch Service, which takes the hassle out of moving bank or building society accounts, launched on September 16 2013.

The city of Phoenix set heat records in summer 2023, with high temperatures that topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) for 31 consecutive days and at least 54 days in total. In such conditions, providing basic services – including cool spaces – for people experiencing homelessness is lifesaving.