Overview

• Barclays' CEO CS Venkatakrishnan confirmed the ban on trans women using female toilets to comply with the Supreme Court's biological sex ruling.
• The Supreme Court decision earlier this month defined 'woman' by biological sex at birth, prompting regulatory and corporate policy shifts across the UK.
• The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued interim guidance mandating single-sex facilities but emphasized that trans individuals must still have access to appropriate options.
• Barclays also recently eliminated diversity targets in its US business, citing a review following political and legal changes under Donald Trump's administration.
• The EHRC is conducting consultations on a full code of practice, with a finalized framework expected by June 2025.