New figures from the found more people in the UK are identifying as LGB than ever before
LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021
For the first time, local-level information on the proportion of the population that is LGBTQ+ will be gathered in the next census, which takes place on March 21 with results available in 2022
UK census undergoes LGBTQ+ inclusive reforms
Next year’s UK census will be the first to include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity after government reforms to national survey.
All time high in drug-related deaths in England and Wales
New data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering England and Wales shows that deaths from drug poisonings in 2018 were at the highest rate since records began in 1993 and 16% higher than 2017.
LGBT+ communities to be recognised in 2021 Census
New government white paper shows how the digital first 2021 Census will help shape public services to meet the needs of the LGBT+ communities years to come.
Civil Partnerships remain popular option for same sex couples
RELATE, the UK relationship support charity, has welcomed the latest findings from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which show a continued growth in the number of civil partnerships in 2017. The charity sees civil partnerships as an important legal option for helping to support and maintain healthy, committed, same-sex relationships, and hopes that the continued popularity of CPs will help inform government consultation on whether to keep civil partnerships in future now that gay marriage is an option, or indeed to extend the option of CPs to those who are not same-sex couples.
