Our video provides glimpses of the emergency protests held on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 April 2025 in Manchester following the ruling of the UK Supreme Court on 16 April that the definition of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 refers to ‘biological sex’, meaning “the sex of a person at birth”.
Insurance industry conference in Manchester draws protest against fossil fuels
Last week (14 May 2025) protestors from a coalition of environmental groups demonstrated against the annual conference of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA).
Child poverty rates are rising in Greater Manchester
More children than ever are living in poverty, and numbers will continue to rise unless something is done.
Greater Manchester’s collective history: Linda Carver, Save Ancoats Dispensary
Linda Carver was a member of the Ancoats Dispensary Trust, a local organisation set up to save the dispensary building from demolition and redevelop it into a cultural hub. While the original plans did not proceed, the building was saved.
We met in March to discuss the importance of Greater Manchester’s architectural heritage and her work to save a significant Victorian-era building.
This story is part of our generative inquiry into Greater Manchester’s shared heritage.
No Return to Austerity! People of Manchester take to the streets to campaign against the new cuts to benefits
The protest followed the publication of a green paper by the UK government detailing cuts to disability benefits that will affect 3.1 million households by 2030. The changes are expected to take effect from November 2026.
From Mariupol to Manchester: How arts and culture are helping Ukrainians to heal
The war in Ukraine has destroyed cultural venues, but artists are using their talents to keep Ukraine’s stories alive and assist the war effort.
Manchester Five – is justice in a wig and gown or in orange paint?
On Friday 21 February 2025, Just Stop Oil protestors Daniel Knorr, Margaret Reid, Indigo Rumbelow and Ella Ward all were found guilty of the crime of ‘conspiracy to commit a public nuisance’. Noah Crane, just 19 years old, held in prison since August 2024 on this charge, was acquitted since there was no evidence specifically tying him to the crime on the day of the planned action.
Greater Manchester’s collective history: Rose, Support and Action for Women’s Network
Rose is the founder of a charity called Support and Action for Women’s Network (SAWN), based in Oldham. She is also the co-founder of Mama Health and Poverty Partnership. We met Rose at Rochdale’s 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration event, and had a conversation as part of our generative inquiry into Greater Manchester’s shared heritage.
Greater Manchester’s collective history: British Muslim Heritage Centre
This conversation in our generative inquiry into Greater Manchester’s shared heritage was held with Halima and Robina of the British Muslim Heritage Centre.
Women in Greater Manchester are flourishing as a force for social change
Look around Greater Manchester, and you will see women of different backgrounds using their experience, passions and talents to respond to the challenges facing society and its communities.