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Thousands of LGBT veterans ejected from military can receive up to £70k compensation to right 'historic wrongs'
Thousands of veterans who were ejected from the military because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will be capable to receive up to £70, each in compensation to repair "historic wrongs".
John Healey, the defence secretary, described the past treatment of LGBT soldiers, sailors and aviators as a "moral stain on our nation".
Between and , lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender diverse (LGBT) personnel were banned from serving in the armed forces, leading to people being dismissed or discharged and in some cases harassed.
Everyone who is eligible can apply to receive a &#;50, payout from Friday under what is being called the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.
On foremost of being dismissed or discharged, those who also endured harassment or ill-treatment while serving because of their sexuality or gender orientation - including being sent to military prison - can also apply for up to an additional &#;20,
All impacted veterans can request to have their rank restored an
Meta's new guidelines allow users to say LGBT+ people are mentally ill
Meta's updated hate speech guidelines let users to call people mentally ill based on their sexuality or gender identity.
The guidelines, which were updated on Tuesday, still do not allow Facebook, Instagram or Threads users to insult people based on their mental health - except in this new, specific scenario.
The guidelines now read: "We perform allow allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality and common non-serious usage of words like 'weird'."
Now, Stonewall, the UK's biggest LGBT+ charity has told Sky News it has requested a meeting with Meta to raise its concerns.
"Online hate and disinformation damages how society views and treats marginalised groups, and undermines societal cohesion," said Stonewall chief executive Simon Blake.
"Meta's approach puts politics above people when many are already concerned about the toxicity of online discourse, risking furthering division instead
Thousands defy ban to join Pride pride in Budapest
If Hungary's authorities thought banning this year's Self-acceptance march would store people off the streets, they were wrong.
Thousands turned out in Budapest, defying a law which said LGBTQ+ events like this should be cancelled to protect children.
The crowd was determined to fight for their rights.
"This is a special march, not just because it was the 30th, but also because it was banned," said Orsi, who proudly wore a rainbow headband and waved a rainbow flag.
"I mean that's all the more reason to leave out on the street and production that Budapest and Hungary is a place where everybody is welcome, where love is equal," she added.
Attendees had been warned that just being there could mean a euro fine or prison time for the organisers.
They were told police would use facial recognition cameras to detect them, but they didn't care.
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Orsi said it was worth a fine.
Leonas had travelled from Poland to show his assist and was also happy to receive the risk.
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Tom Daley says 'it's scary how LGBT rights are being dangerously threatened'
Even as someone who has grown up in the common eye, Tom Daley has vulnerabilities and concerns to finally reveal.
The five-time Olympic medallist has an even greater perspective as the British diver who first competed at the Games aged 14 in , who is now retired and a father of two.
Having grown up in the public eye when social media was still in its infancy, Daley is deeply troubled by the toxicity online, especially for someone with an opinion.
And the year-old has spoken out from a young age - from LGBTQ+ rights to bullying and mental health - but he is ready to go further now.
"There's lots of things I think we'll look advocate on this last five, 10 years of human history as being quite shocking in a way," Daley said in an interview with Sky News.
"When social media came to prevalence - and cancel culture and people not being allowed to produce any mistakes or be able to share too many opinions - it can be very scary and intimidating for certain groups of people.
"I contemplate it definitely pi