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What does the autumn budget mean for women and girls?

As wages are set to rise, so too are some everyday costs. The price of public transport will increase as the bus fare cap is rising from £2...

How is Mayor of London Sadiq Khan tackling misogyny? By educating school children about respectful relationships

He continues, “We've got to ensure girls don't get victim blamed. We've got to make sure girls don't feel it's their fault because of the length of their...

The stories we tell (and consume) about sexual violence can actually make the world a better place for survivors

What's fascinating is that seeing the play either live or on the screen inspires viewers not only to reflect, but also to act. Remarkably, it has led to...

Black history is part of the fabric of life – we should celebrate it every day

Guess what? Every month is Black History Month – or at least it should be. But behind closed doors, many question why we even need one month dedicated...

Kemi Badenoch’s comments about maternity leave are an insult to all working mums

I live in London and I’m in my early thirties, which means that most of the women I know are having babies. First babies, second babies, IVF babies,...

Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women & Girls, shares an exclusive update with GLAMOUR

Jess Phillips, the UK's Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women & Girls, has shared an update with GLAMOUR about the ongoing epidemic of violence against women and...

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Endometriosis is typically thought to happen when cells that are native to the uterus begin to grow on other organs. However, there’s a...

Your Horoscope This Week: April 20 To 26

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The best foods to heal your gut after taking antibiotics

Loose or watery stools; a condition known as antibiotic-associated diarrhoeaBloatingExcessive gasUpset stomachCrampingOther changes in bowel habits, such as constipationWhile any of these symptoms...

Adenomyosis affects as many women as endometriosis, so why is it virtually unknown?

The field of gynaecology is a minefield. Historically under-funded and under-researched, it feels as if, even in the present day, there are gaping...