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Jeremy Clarkson’s vile comments about Meghan Markle show misogyny must be classed as a hate crime

Is it normal to hate someone you've never met on a “cellular level”? Because that's pretty much how I'm feeling about Jeremy Clarkson right now. Although granted, I...

Can we stop pretending there are quick-fix cures for eating disorders?

If there's one type of headline that makes me want to set fire to my laptop and immediately retire my career in journalism, it's anything alluding to a...

Women’s lives are put on hold during the winter for fear of male violence

The winter and autumn months bring with them many joys – the odd snow day, red and golden leaves, festive parties and celebrations. But, for women and female-indentifying...

Just like romantic relationships, some friendships are just seasonal

Sometimes it happens overnight – and you can’t believe it’s over that quick. Sometimes it unravels slowly, after a few missed coffee catch ups or a slightly uninspiring...

A year on from the murder of Sabina Nessa, what’s been done to address male violence against women?

One year ago today (17 September 2021), Sabina Nessa was murdered in Kidbrooke, South East London, a tragic victim of male violence against women. She was a primary...

How the Queen’s death unexpectedly triggered our grief response

“This is BBC News from London. A few moments ago, Buckingham Palace announced…” - Huw Edwards didn't even get to finish his sentence before the tears began to...

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How to get big Eighties hair – without the crunch or damage

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Big Eighties hair is back – how to style it without looking retro

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when...

The “Soft January” Trend May Be The Way To Reach Your Goals

I'll be honest, I didn't set any New Year's Resolutions this year - which is probably a first for me. Rather than set...

The New Wave of Beginner-Friendly Retinols That Take the Fuss Out of Getting Started

The retinoid skincare game doesn’t come with clear instructions. First, there are the myriad types of retinoid—retinol, retinal, retinol esters, retinaldehyde. Then come...

They Can Make or Break a Workout: 9 Running Socks Good Enough For Any Distance

If there's one thing no runner should leave the house without, it's a truly reliable pair of running socks. Although certain distances make...