'Kick it Out' director defends anti-homophobia film ‘Kick it Out’, the body responsible for tackling homophobia and racism in football, has responded to the FA’s decision to postpone the showing of a short film aimed at tackling homophobia.

Vodafone urges gay community, "Please keep your faith in us" Vodafone has admitted that it was a member of staff and not a hacker who caused outrage on Friday by sending out a homophobic rant to its 10,000 followers on Twitter.

Browne: Being gay in business "was simply unacceptable" In his first major interview since being ‘outed’ by a Sunday newspaper, former BP CEO Lord Browne has spoken about the difficulties that gay men face in business. In a wide ranging interview with The Sunday Times, the 61 year old spoke openly about his years in the closet and how he has used his experiences to help others.

New site set to support African HIV/AIDS epidemic The HIV/AIDS charity (RED) has launched a new online flower service that will help provide AIDS drugs for people living in Africa. The project, named FLOWE(RED), will sell ethically sources flowers imported from Africa and donate all profits to projects aimed at tackling HIV/AIDS in Africa. Last week saw the launch of its website www.flowered.com

Human rights group urges governement to stop gay deportation Human rights groups have called on the British government to intervene in an asylum case which could see openly gay Alvin Gahimbaze deported to Burundi.

Tory Councillor defends 'Queen team' jibe Conservative Councillor Keith Parker has refused to back down on comments made at a scrutiny board meeting, despite admitting referring to gay men as the “queen team.”

Pope to include Scotland in UK visit Pope Benedict XVI said today he would also be visiting Scotland when he comes to the UK later this year. He made the announcement to Scottish bishops visiting the Vatican.

Anne Hathaway left Catholicism after brother came out Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has revealed her family became Episcopalians after her brother came out. She said: "Why should I support an organisation that has a limited view of my beloved brother?"

Gavin and Stacey actor to appear in Boy George biopic Gay singer Boy George will be the subject of a new BBC biopic, it was announced today. The drama will document his early life up to his 1980s heyday and cast members will include Mat Horne, best known for comedy Gavin and Stacey and the flop movie Lesbian Vampire Killers.

No gay marriage for Albania A gay rights law passed in Albania yesterday will outlaw homophobic discrimination but will not allow same-sex marriage, despite support for it from the prime minister.

First investment advisory management unit for gay businesses Galileo Capital Management has announced the launch of LGBT Capital, the first corporate advisory and investment management unit exclusively for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans market.

Lesbian heiress died from diabetes complications Casey Johnson, the Johnson & Johnson heiress and financee of Tila Tequila, died from diabetes complications, a coroner said yesterday.

Brazilian general says gay soldiers can't command troops A Brazilian general told a hearing this week that gay soldiers should not be allowed to command troops because they would be disobeyed by other officers.

FA's homophobia in football video premiere cancelled The Football Association has cancelled the premiere of a short video to tackle homophobia in the sport. Today, two of those consulted over the project, Peter Tatchell and John Amaechi, criticised the film. Mr Amaechi described it as an "expletive-laden rant".

Harriet Harman confirms climbdown over gay church employees Equality minister Harriet Harman yesterday confirmed that the government will not attempt to force through clarifications on who churches must employ.

Ugandan minister says anti-gay bill is likely to be changed Uganda's deputy foreign minister Henry Okello Oryem has said his country's anti-homosexuality bill is likely to be changed before it passes into law.

Gareth Thomas' ex-wife has no regrets over marriage Jemma Thomas, the ex-wife of gay star Gareth Thomas, has said she does not regret their marriage. Mr Thomas came out publicly in December, having revealed his sexual orientation to his wife three years before.

Gay bishop Pat Buckley to have a civil partnership Northern Ireland Bishop Pat Buckley has announced he will wed his boyfriend in a civil partnership ceremony next week.

Gay referee Nigel Owens to discuss coming out Nigel Owens, the Welsh referee who came out in 2007, is to discuss his decision in a television documentary. He will appear in a S4C documentary tomorrow to reveal how he mustered the courage to come out.

Obama denounces Ugandan anti-gay law at prayer breakfast US President Barack Obama described a proposed Ugandan law against homosexuality as "odious" at the National Prayer Breakfast today.