Government pledged gay conversion therapy ban in 2018, so why does it still exist?

Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway have formed an amazing friendship.

Ben Shephard has one very talented cousin Georgia and the Good Morning Britain star proudly gushed about her to his Instagram fans on Saturday.The father-of-two shared a video of himself sitting in his garden and showing off their family's new face masks, which included cameo ones for "the boys", Sam and Jack, and blue ones for him and Annie.MORE: The 11 best floral face masks that are pretty and practical WATCH as Ben Shephard promotes his cousin's new masksSpeaking to fans in the video he

Tom Grater International Film ReporterThe debate continues around how the film biz can address its diversity crisis, but it’s clear that the appetite right now is for action rather than words. Hopefully some good news here then that two prominent, established filmmakers, Guy Ritchie and Matthew Vaughn, are teaming with not-for-profit UK enterprise Creative Access to ensure they improve representation on their sets.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterThe debate continues around how the film biz can address its diversity crisis, but it’s clear that the appetite right now is for action rather than words. Hopefully some good news here then that two prominent, established filmmakers, Guy Ritchie and Matthew Vaughan, are teaming with not-for-profit UK enterprise Creative Access to ensure they improve representation on their sets.

Stormzy‘s recent £10 million donation to fight racial inequality in the UK.Last month, the rapper announced the cash injection over 10 years to “organisations, charities and movements that are committed to fighting racial inequality, justice reform and Black empowerment within the UK”.He added that, despite the 10-year time frame , this action will form part of a “lifetime commitment” to supporting these causes, both financially and otherwise.Now, the BBC charity has announced it will donate the

Ben Shephard appeared to be on cloud nine after he was finally reunited with his Good Morning Britain co-host Kate Garraway on Monday morning.Exclusive: Kate Garraway reveals husband has opened his eyes but remains in intensive careThe former I'm A Celebrity star returned to the show in style after she took some time off to take care of her children as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital.

conversion therapy for all LGBT+ people in the UK.The letter cites the position of a number of leading organisations including the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims, which classified conversion therapy as ‘torture’, and the U.N, which called for an end to conversion therapy globally.It also issues a reminder of the Government’s previous intentions to ban the practice in the UK.“Theresa May, as Prime Minister, vowed to eradicate this “abhorrent” practice in 2018 and since

call upon the government for “urgent clarity” as to whether festivals will benefit from a £1.57billion arts bailout announced last week.The AIF have told NME thay they have been unable to get reassurance that festivals will be allowed this money, fearing that they may have been “left outside the tent”.

Scottish government announced that it was increasing the number of people allowed to gather in groups in its next stage of easing the lockdown.

MusicWeek now reports that concerts will now benefit from the VAT cut.However, it is currently unclear whether advance ticket sales for gigs beyond the January 12 cut-off for the reduction will still qualify.Pleased to confirm VAT cut from 20% to 5% for “attractions” announced by @RishiSunak includesShows, Theatres, Circuses, Fairs, Amusement Parks, Concerts, Museums, Zoos, Cinemas & ExhibitionsWe will announce further steps on path to reopening shortly@EquityUK #PlanForJobs

were announced as part of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wider plan to boost the UK’s economy as it looks to recover from coronavirus.

after we reported he had bumped into one of his victims in Asda in the town.But it is believed all three remain in Rochdale, prompting the town's MP Tony Lloyd to hold a meeting with Home Secretary Priti Patel to urge her to act.The Home Office began the process of removing the men’s British citizenship in July 2015 to pave the way for their deportation but they challenged the move, saying it breached their human rights and the rights of their children.They lost their case at the Court of Appeal

school in August after lockdown.The Scottish Government is examining safety options which would keep classes or whole year groups apart.It follows similar proposals unveiled by the UK Government for schools south of the border.Education Secretary John Swinney originally suggested schooling would resume on a part-time basis on August 11th.However, the ‘blended learning’ model, under which kids would be educated at home and in the classroom, was ditched after a parental backlash.Get all the top

The SNP has called on Rishi Sunak to grant Holyrood greater borrowing powers to help boost Scotland's economic recovery following four long months of lockdown. Ian Blackford, the party's leader at Westminster, wants the UK Government to offer a a "cast-iron commitment" to the devolution of key financial powers at today's mini-Budget.

The pandemic-ravaged U.K. music sector will receive a much-needed infusion as part of a £1.57 billion ($1.96 billion) rescue package for the arts announced by the government on Sunday. Thousands of organizations in live music, performing arts and theaters, museums, galleries and independent cinema, will be able to access eme