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UK Supreme Court Rules Legal Definition Of ‘Woman’ Is Based On Biological Sex Only

“This is a huge blow to some of the most marginalised people in our society."

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 16, 2025

US and UK militaries pick Rocket Lab's HASTE launcher to help test hypersonic tech

The militaries of the U.S. and the U.K. have selected Rocket Lab as a potential partner for their multibillion-dollar programs to develop hypersonic technology.

Space · Apr 16, 2025

From skater girls to climate illusions: Meet the winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

UK photographer Zed Nelson's four-continent project, highlighting humanity's complex relationship with nature, earned him this year's coveted Photographer of the Year award.

Euronews · Apr 16, 2025

Whole ecosystems ‘decimated’ by huge rise in UK wildfires

Blazes in some parts of the country are up by 1,200% since last year, as charities warn about effects on wildlife

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025

Israeli minister met David Lammy on ‘private’ visit to UK, Foreign Office says

Activist groups make request for arrest warrant to be issued for Gideon Sa’ar after unannounced trip to London

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025

Easter arrives early for animals in UK's Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo is part of the Zoological Society of London, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.

Euronews · Apr 16, 2025

Judicial ruling on legal definition of ‘woman’ will have UK politicians sighing with relief

A unambiguous decision by the supreme court helps MPs, MSPs and others dodge difficult questions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025

Today's Supreme Court ruling merely throws up a lot of questions

It seems that the UK Supreme Court consistently rules against the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Google slapped with a €5.8 billion lawsuit in UK for 'overcharging' in search market

A class action is demanding Google pay out £5 billion (€5.83 billion) to British companies that have been forced to buy ads on its search engine.

Euronews · Apr 16, 2025

Supreme Court ruling on woman definition ‘could mean UK is not meeting human rights obligations’, lawyer warns

The Supreme Court's decision to rule that woman and sex in the 2010 Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex” possibly showed that the UK is not meeting its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, a lawyer has warned.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025