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Married couples and people in civil partnerships could be eligible for Marriage Allowance and reduce their tax by up to £250 each year.
The UK delivered a statement during Liechtenstein’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This speech was given by Home Secretary, Theresa May, on Friday 18 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mr Justice Choudhury, Mr C Edwards and Mrs MV McArthur on 10 June 2021.
At the OSCE Permanent Council, UK and others reaffirm our commitment to the rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBTI+ persons everywhere.
Archaic rules that stopped couples getting married or registering a civil partnership in England and Wales outside daytime hours will come to an end this autumn.
Minister thanks lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities for ‘selfless dedication’ to vulnerable children.
New sexually transmitted infection figures show continued increases among gay men and sustained high rates in young people.
Seventy-five foreign partnerships will be treated as equivalent to UK civil partnerships.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on equal marriage, Lord Feldman, and tax.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ward on 10 March 2022.
Diplomats for Equality Celebrates May 17th, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Same sex marriages, PIP implants and fuel poverty were among topics discussed at the 10 Downing Street press briefing.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya, the economy and equal marriage.
The Government announces new proposals to streamline and de-medicalise the process for changing gender and launches a nationwide LGBT survey
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
Home Office will have more time to investigate suspected sham marriages.
63 Ambassadors in Brussels support International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia & Transphobia and reaffirm their commitment to defend and advance LGBTI+ rights
From Monday (October 1) couples tying the knot will be given greater freedom of choice as outdated time restrictions on ceremonies are removed.
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