Single-sex toilets to be compulsory in all new public buildings

Government sources confirm move to curb the sole installation of gender-neutral facilities

New offices, schools, hospitals and entertainment venues will be expected to have separate male and female lavatories, government sources have confirmed, in a move to curb the sole installation of gender-neutral facilities.

Ministers will formally announce this week that it is acting to prevent non-residential buildings from being built solely with universal" lavatories. The move will involve changes to building regulations and planning guidance.