No.10 indicated it would not block proposals supporting trans rights, as Labour MPs plan to challenge a court decision on defining woman.

Declaring it short-sighted to sever critical connections, the Chancellor emphatically rejects any push to isolate China, insisting on pragmatism and balanced engagement to safeguard national interests.

Britain’s largest bank has pledged continued backing for its trans employees following a significant court decision, underlining its commitment to an inclusive workplace and the wellbeing of all staff.

A Supreme Court ruling on legal definitions of sex is poised to trigger extensive changes in public and private sector policies, spurring wide-ranging debate on equality and rights.