UK LGBTQ+ news for 22 August 2026, including a UN warning over trans rights, new NHS HIV treatment, Section 28, LGBTQ+ youth support, veterans and Pride events.
Emmerdale
Dawn prepares to choose between Joe and Billy, but guilt, the children and one crucial hidden truth leave her future hanging dangerously in the balance.
HomeAndAway
Home and Away’s Cash begins questioning his judgement of Beau as Tane demands answers and the steroid investigation takes a more worrying turn.
EastEnders
EastEnders sees Kat and Alfie’s joyful Benidorm celebration unravel after Ria is hurt, turning Alfie’s loving surprise into an emotional aftermath.
AI & ENT. - TECHNOLOGY
ING has tested an AI-powered concert ticket purchase in Europe. Here’s how agentic payments work and what they could mean for fans.
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks spoilers for 24–26 August see Donny discover Vicky’s eating disorder, Leah investigate Rex’s murder and James try to win Ste back.
Coronation Street
Coronation Street spoilers for 24 to 28 August bring an arrest for Ollie, Tim’s murder guilt, Sarah’s prison weapon and relationship drama.
Coronation Street
Coronation Street will not air this coming Tuesday, 25th August, as live Carabao Cup football takes over ITV. Here’s what viewers need to know.
Coronation Street
Coronation Street’s Ollie Driscoll is warned he could face prison after his attack on Jake leads to an arrest and a difficult decision for Gary.
HomeAndAway
Home and Away’s Beau faces police questioning over Remi’s attack, but the alibi he expects Harper to confirm could be about to unravel completely.
HomeAndAway
Home and Away’s Mali steps in to defend Zane as Alf refuses to trust the newcomer, before learning the truth about his prison past.
Emmerdale
Caleb secretly helps Billy take Dawn away from Joe, but his revenge plan becomes increasingly dangerous as more villagers close in on the truth.