Iconic American LGBT publication The Advocate sold by PlanetOut
Planet Out, has sold The Advocate and a number of other publications to Regent Media, the owners of Gaywired and here! tv.
Heniz shrugs off gay boycott with soaring sales figures
Despite a boycott organised by gay rights group Stonewall, Heinz, saw earnings in the most recent quarter increase by $229 million (£123m). It was slammed by gay rights groups for pulling a television advertisement featuring two men kissing.
Credit Suisse to offer gay banking service in UK
Credit Suisse will be the first major bank to specifically target the LGBT community in Britain. The firm's offering will follow the route of niche banking that has already been offered to the Muslim and Polish immigrant communities.
Gays beat the credit crunch
Gay and lesbian consumers are more resilient to the credit crunch than their hetro-sexual counterparts, a new survey suggests.
Insurance website claims gay men die younger than straights
A leading insurance comparison website has caused a storm of debate by claiming gay men have a life expectancy 20 years shorter than heterosexual men.
New guidelines on HIV and life insurance published
The Association of British Insurers has updated its consumer guide for gay men covering HIV and life insurance.
INTERVIEW: Why supporting gay staff is good business
Barclays was an early supporter of Stonewall's efforts to promote equality in the workplace as a member of the Diversity Champions programme. In fact they were the first bank to sign up.
Business Secretary calls on employers to support gay staff
The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has endorsed a new report into gay, lesbian and bisexual experiences at work.
Stonewall research highlights business case for supporting LGB staff
The Secretary of State for Business John Hutton is to launch pioneering Stonewall research today examining the advantages of being out at work.
Barclays to sponsor gay and lesbian networking event
A major financial institution will sponsor the main summer event by professional gay networking group Village Drinks.
Business advice offered to LGBT entrepreneurs
The Gay Business Association is hosting an Ask The Experts event as part of the Pride London festival, open to all LGBT professionals from charities, businesses and other organisations.
Gay marriage worth millions to California economy
Same-sex marriage could potentially boost California's deflating economy by $683.6 million (£345m) over the next three years, an analysis by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law has claimed.
Unions and business join forces to push diversity in the workplace
The Confederation of British Industry and the Trades Union Congress have launched a joint report promoting diversity in the workplace.
COMMENT: Gay students abandoned by parents enter 'postcode lottery'
Two years ago at the age of 19, James left home after his stepfather repeatedly beat him because he was gay. As a result, he ended up spending a year living on the streets.
Biggest Pride in the world draws in millions
The world's largest gay pride parade took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil yesterday with millions of people peacefully gathering to celebrate gay rights. But the event also creates thousands of jobs.
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