Guardian's 2025 charity appeal raises £900k for hope
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal has raised £900,000 for five grassroots charities combating hate and division. Donations are still open to support vital community work across the UK.
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal has raised £900,000 for five grassroots charities combating hate and division. Donations are still open to support vital community work across the UK.
A decline in volunteer trustees is compounding severe challenges for UK charities, including distorted funding priorities and a breaking point for advice services. Experts call for urgent government action.
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance with Prince William at a London NHS hospital, her first public engagement of 2026, days before the anniversary of her cancer remission announcement. Read the full story.
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance with Prince William at a London hospital to thank NHS staff, just a day before her 44th birthday and near her cancer remission anniversary.
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised more than £800,000 for five grassroots charities tackling racism and division in the UK. Donate now to support community cohesion.
Our review of the 2025 TV phenomenon 'Heated Rivalry' cuts through the hype. Is the steamy ice hockey romance worth the buzz? Stream on Sky and NOW from January 10, 2026.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £750,000 for five charities tackling division and hate. Readers support grassroots work fostering tolerance across the UK.
As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympics, historians highlight the suburb of Herston's origins in a secret 19th-century gay relationship between Queensland's first premier and his attorney general.
Crave and HBO's hit series 'Heated Rivalry' spotlights ice hockey's enduring struggle with LGBTQ+ visibility, questioning why the NHL still treats openness as a problem. Explore the paradox.
Māori and Pasifika-led vogue ballroom culture, born from New York's queer resistance, is now captivating mainstream audiences in New Zealand, with major events held at national institutions like Te Papa museum.
Drag Race legend Tia Kofi discusses her triple BBC game show victory, facing online abuse, and her mission to raise money for LGBTQ+ causes in 2026. Read the full interview.
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
Marty Mar, 45, shares his story of a lavender marriage with wife Brandi. They live as a family without intimacy, prioritising their daughter and shared life. Discover their unconventional love story.
A man's journey from a Grindr connection to a devastating long-distance breakup in LA reveals the painful realities of mismatched expectations in modern queer relationships. Read his story.
Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.
Drag performer Amrou Al-Kadhi shares their journey from being typecast as a terrorist to celebrating their Iraqi-Egyptian roots through performance. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the Edinburgh Fringe changed everything.
Philip Channells recounts the instant connection with Sean that began online in 2005, defied distance, and has flourished for two decades. Discover the moment he knew.
A London couple shares how opening their home to asylum seekers through Refugees at Home has enriched their lives, created lasting bonds, and brought new meaning to festive traditions. Discover their inspiring story.
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a formal apology for past police failings against LGBTQ+ people, contrasting with the Chief Constable's refusal. Read the full story.
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal supports grassroots organisations countering extremism and division. Your donations help rebuild community connections. Donate now to support hope.
Comedian Rosie Jones confirms a new romance, opening up about past struggles with self-worth and the lack of disabled representation in love stories. Read her heartfelt announcement.
Daniel Wood shares his emotional journey to becoming a single, gay father through adoption, culminating in his first magical Christmas with his 18-month-old son. Read his inspiring story.
Seattle organisers insist on Pride Match for 2026 World Cup despite protests from Iran and Egypt. A powerful statement on tolerance and local identity in global sport.
Rosa von Praunheim, the provocative German film-maker whose 1971 film sparked a 'Stonewall moment', has died aged 83, days after marrying his partner. Read about his legacy.
Emma Flint shares her personal story of discovering her abrosexual identity, explaining what the term means and the challenges of navigating a fluid sexuality in a society still learning the language.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised more than £350,000 for charities tackling division and racism in UK communities. Discover how these funds will support vital work.
Verity and Darya, a couple for 20 years, transformed their stagnant sex life after an infatuation forced them to confront long-hidden desires and differences. Discover their journey.