Despite many similarities between the U.K. and the U.S., there are some common gestures that may seem innocuous that could get you in trouble in Britain.

Last year, British Sign Language was recognised in law as a language of Great Britain in the BSL Act. It is hoped the new GCSE will help advance inclusivity within education.

When Strictly Come Dancing crowned Rose Ayling-Ellis as its 2021 winner, nearly 12 million viewers watched history being made. Her win marked a turning point in UK media, reshaping how Deaf culture ...

Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) celebrated the International Day of Peace and the International Day of Sign Language, on this occasion Abdullah Saeed, Head of Public Relations and Communications, said ...

In honour of Sign Language week, Nationwide has rolled out a new digital service for deaf customers by providing its website in British Sign Language (BSL). 0 18 March 2024 Be the first to comment ...

British Sign Language (BSL) will be taught as a GCSE in England from September 2025, the government says. It says the qualification will be open to all pupils, who will learn about 1,000 signs, as ...

Plans to offer a British Sign Language GCSE to pupils have moved forward after the subject content was finalised. Parents, teachers and the deaf and hearing communities took part in a 12-week ...

British Sign Language GCSE one step closer as Government launches consultation. The Department for Education is aiming for the new qualification to be taught in schools from September 2025.