Women's rights19 Mar 2026House of Lords backs bid to decriminalise abortionAbortion is a crime in England and Wales, unless under strict circumstances, under a 164-year-old law.19 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Survey identifies 144 homeless women in cityThe charity Shelter says it is "shocked" by the level of homelessness its researchers found.15 Mar 202615 Mar 2026From stereotypes to 'mental load' – how do women feel about gender equality?What are the pressures facing women at home, work and wider society? 15 Mar 202610 Mar 2026'I'm in constant pain after vaginal mesh surgery'Susan McLarnon travelled to Downing Street later to call for "urgent action" to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.10 Mar 20267 Mar 2026Former Irish president condemns 'illegal' attacks on Iran Mary Robinson was speaking during a march and rally in Belfast city centre as part of International Women's Day.7 Mar 20267 Mar 2026'Why is it always the women that get punished?'Volunteers are transcribing records of women imprisoned by Cambridge University in the 19th Century.7 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Row breaks out over event's single-sex policyOne woman claims "trans activists" have harassed venues, although this is disputed. 25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Women's empowerment group marks 10 years of actionFuture Female Society's founder says it has worked with 2,500 women and girls from 25 countries.25 Feb 202615 Feb 2026Trans doctor in changing room row leaves the NHSDr Beth Upton and NHS Fife were taken to tribunal by nurse Sandie Peggie after she was suspended over an incident in a female changing room.15 Feb 2026...