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Research reveals confidence gap when it comes to speaking up about workplace bullying and harassment

While workers at all levels are worried about speaking up, this number rises for junior staff, with almost half (47%) saying they would be worried about the repercussions, compared to 40% of senior management and 30% of C-suite.

 

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Ugandan women detained for same‑sex kiss face potential life sentence

Two young women in Uganda are facing the possibility of life imprisonment after being arrested for allegedly kissing in public, in a case that has intensified global concern over the country’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

 

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BBC’s Lord of the Flies, diverse casting and themes of racial identity

Thorne’s adaptation might not directly convey the themes of racial identity from Golding’s original text, but race remains significant in the new series

 

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People in insecure work suffer more mental ill health

Precarious working is associated with low pay, insecure hours, and limited worker protections. It remains common in retail, hospitality and industries such as warehousing and logistics. This is particularly the case when workers become trapped in a cycle of long-term precarious working.

 

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Does Britain value culture anymore? Ask the striking workers at the British Library

The British Library is our great national home of cultural workers. We go there to read and research, to learn and to grow, to write and to think, to inspire and create. Facilitating our work is a great army of library staff, who are also cultural workers. According to their union, they are offered pay deals so dire that many of them work multiple jobs and live in substandard housing

 

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How do we release the fear of saying the wrong thing?

D&I is a sector that is constantly evolving and is rarely simple. Terminology changes, and as our understanding of others’ lived experience grows, something that was once deemed acceptable becomes offensive. For business leaders, this often plays out as a fear of getting something wrong or discomfort around talking about inclusion.  This is something that Diverse Matters often discuss this with our clients.

 

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Building refugee talent in the workplace

During a time of ongoing global instability and negative public discourse, it remains vital for employers to include refugees within their EDI initiatives. As well as contributing to community cohesion, organisations can benefit significantly from investing in refugee talent.

 

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International Women’s Day - March 8th 2026

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Stephanie Lear, Chair of the Gender Balance Network at Canada Life UK, explores how organisations can move beyond celebration to create lasting change for women. In this Q&A, Stephanie reflects on the importance of shining a light on micro-inequalities, building genuine psychological safety, and embedding inclusive practices all year round.

 

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Why diversity schemes are failing minority ethnic journalists

A new report from the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity shows that diversity initiatives in UK television newsrooms are falling short. In some cases, they even perpetuate the very problems they aim to solve, leaving minority ethnic journalists facing persistent racism, stalled career progression, and a growing backlash that undermines genuine inclusion.

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Birmingham (UK) Imam and Archbishop issue message on divisive nature of 'ignorance'

Determining what is really "key" to overcoming division, Imam Mohammed cited the value of "education" as well as "friendship" being both "vital and important."

Agreeing with the leader of the Birmingham Community Mosque, Archbishop Bernard described ignorance as the "parent of fear”

 

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