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This Week in History: From rigged elections to World Cup fever

Explore how major events between 8 and 14 June were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Peggie judgment did not take gender ruling into account properly, says academic

Professor Michael Foran said if necessary, the case could be taken to Scotland’s highest court, the Court of Session.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Women’s Institute latest organisation to announce trans membership ban

The NFWI news comes a day after Girlguiding announced it has banned trans girls from joining.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Tackle! review – Jilly Cooper takes on the beautiful game

The octogenarian writer brings her unique brand of sexy silliness to the story of a League One football team, with mixed results

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023

WI has no plans to review policy on welcoming transgender women as members

NFWI chief executive Melissa Green said the organisation had ‘received no communication’ suggesting a change in policy is what members want.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Women’s Institute will ‘continue to celebrate’ transgender women amid inclusivity row

Exclusive: Melissa Green, CEO of the organisation, says it won’t be part of ‘toxic’ debate on trans membership

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Women’s Institute must ‘get over and get used to’ welcoming trans women, says ex-Tory leader William Hague

Lord Hague said transgender people are ‘part of our society now’ and the Women’s Institute should ‘welcome new people’

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023