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The Gender-Neutral Baby Names Predicted To Be Big In 2020

Charli XCX Made The Best Points About Sexism In Music

This Is How Sexism Can Seriously Affect Your Mental Health

The Most Instagrammable Christmas Spots In The UK

This Is The Surprising Cost Of Being In A Relationship

Though we often presume it’s more expensive to be single than part of a couple, a new study suggests this might not necessarily be the case. Accordin

Greta Thunberg Is Guest-Editing An Iconic Christmas Radio Show

Greta Thunberg will cap an incredible year in which she’s helped to make climate change even more of a major global issue by guest-editing BBC Radio

Cultural Issues & Equal Rights

This Is How Many Men Think It’s “Unprofessional”...

Periods are a totally natural part of life for many women, but we still have plenty of work to do when it comes to tackling period poverty, and breaking do

7 Things From The Prince Andrew Interview That Everyone Is Talkin...

Members of the Royal Family rarely give in-depth television interviews. It’s indicative of just how damaging Prince Andrew’s relationship with

So, Which Party Has The Most Female Candidates For The General El...

More women than ever before are expected to stand for Parliament next month, according to new research. At present, 1,120 (or 33.7%) of 3,322 registered ca

Here’s Why Millennial Women Find It Harder To Afford A Flat

Even when we confront the gender pay gap, we rarely talk about its knock-on effects. One of the most disappointing – and damaging to people’s every

This Is How Many Brits Think They’ll Be Renting For Life

#GenerationRent isn’t just a trendy Twitter hashtag. According to new research, two in five tenants living in private rented property believe they

This Bizarre Christmas Advert Is Going Viral, But Is It Actually ...

Led by the John Lewis Christmas advert, which is now something of an annual event, Christmas ads have become big business. The best ones – like Heathrow&

These Baby Names Are Predicted To Be The Most Popular Of 2020

Whether you’re planning on starting a family any time soon or not, there’s something fascinating about baby name trends. It’s probably go

Cultural Issues & Equal Rights

How The UK Is Doing On Gender Equality Compared To Europe

The UK is making greater progress on gender equality than all but four EU member states, according to the latest figures from the EIGE (European Institute

Cultural Issues & Equal Rights

A New Report Highlights The Horrific Extent Of Transphobia Online

Eight transphobic posts are shared online every minute in the UK and US, a new report has found. The report by international bullying charity Ditch the Lab

Best of Netflix

“San Junipero” Actress Says She’s Up For A Sequel

There are many excellent Black Mirror episodes, but “San Junipero” is surely one of the best. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Mackenzie Davis, it&

These Are The Happiest (& Least Happy) Places In The UK

The Ribble Valley in Lancashire is the happiest place in the UK, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS ask

Cultural Issues & Equal Rights

Why Controversial Chick-Fil-A Is Closing Its First UK Branch

The first UK branch of US fast food chain Chick-fil-A has announced its closure little over a week after it opened, following protests from the local LGBTQ

These Are The UK’s Most Vegan & Vegetarian-Friendly Cities

We know that the number of people switching to vegetarian or vegan diets is on the rise; one recent study even suggests that there may be as many as 3.5 mi

Sex And The City Creator Reveals His One Regret About Th...

In 2019, it’s widely accepted that Sex and the City is both iconic and dated in a way that’s kind of problematic. A couple of years ago, the ge

The Countries That Sleep Most, Work Least & Live Longest

We hear a lot about work/life balance but achieving it can feel tantalisingly out of reach, especially given the prohibitively high cost of renting in many

The Most Peaceful Villages In The UK When You Need A Break From T...

The Internet Is Roasting Heston Blumenthal For His Comments About...

According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, just 17% of professional chefs in the UK are women. There are complicated reasons

These Are The Top 10 Trending Destinations For 2020

The Environment

Plastic Cotton Buds Are Now Banned In This Part Of The UK

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban plastic-stemmed cotton buds. Catherine Gemmell of The Marine Conservation Society hailed the ban, which

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Did A Love Island Parody

Fresh from winning a trio of Emmy Awards last Sunday, Phoebe Waller-Bridge hosted iconic US sketch show Saturday Night Live this weekend. Like all SNL gues

These Are The Cheapest (& Most Expensive) Places To Rent In The UK

Any member of Generation Rent knows that the monthly cost of a room can vary dramatically from region to region. And a recent study found that many young

Olivia Colman Has Recorded A Surprising ’90s Song For Charity

Olivia Colman is having an incredible year. She won an Oscar, a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for her performance in The Favourite, one of the most amazingly st

These Are The Cheapest Postcodes In London To Rent A Room

It’s news to absolutely no one that renting in London is expensive – prohibitively expensive. The capital is the ever more unaffordable epicentre o

These Are the Baby Names That Have Fallen Out Of Fashion

Even if you don’t feel remotely broody, there’s something strangely fascinating about baby names. Maybe it’s got something to do with the