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Fika, four-week holidays – and zero overtime: Sweden’s stunningly healthy work culture
From wellbeing allowances to generous parental leave to a bonus in your pay packet when you take a break, the Scandinavian country has a lot to teach the rest of the world

Leah Harper

08, Nov, 2023 @12:00 PM

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‘They’re meaningless’: why women’s clothing sizes don’t measure up
Are you a 10 in one store and a 14 in another? We examine what’s behind this sizing crisis – and how to solve it

Leah Harper

15, Sep, 2023 @10:00 AM

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50 first dates in 2023: one woman’s wild romantic odyssey – and what it reveals about love
Hannah Zaslawski started documenting her dates to keep friends in the loop about her love life. But her honest videos are helping countless others negotiate the ruthless world of modern dating

Leah Harper

11, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

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Would you want a stranger’s fingers in your mouth? I find out why celebrities love buccal massage
Jennifer Lopez and the Duchess of Sussex are said to enjoy this ‘inner facial’. But what’s it like to have someone manipulate your cheek muscles from the inside? There’s only one way to know …

Leah Harper

30, Jan, 2023 @2:00 PM

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‘He’s having the time of his life!’ How Tariq the Corn Kid embraced global fame – and broccoli
The seven-year-old’s deep love of sweetcorn made him a viral sensation. But how do you top meeting Michelle Obama and starring on The Drew Barrymore Show?

Leah Harper

28, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM

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‘Who doesn’t love a nugget?’ How the fast food favourite got posh
We’ve come a long way from the humble Chicken McNugget, with high-end restaurants serving their own versions using cod cheeks, salt beef and even trotters. But why have they become so popular?

Leah Harper

21, Nov, 2022 @10:00 AM

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Stop swiping, start talking: the rise and rise of the blind dating app
Call them crazy, but more and more online daters are choosing to start conversations without vetting each other’s profile pictures. It’s almost as if looks aren’t the only thing that matters!

Leah Harper

08, Nov, 2022 @10:00 AM

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‘The fashion gods have been good to us’: Steven Bethell, founder of Beyond Retro
The small vintage chain is thriving 20 years on – and even expanding. Much of its success is driven by its ethos: authenticity, sustainability and beautifully curated clothing at a good price

Leah Harper

19, Oct, 2022 @8:00 AM

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Look on the braai side! How to host your own South African barbecue
Boris and Carrie Johnson opted for it at their wedding celebrations. Here’s how you can recreate the feasting at home

Leah Harper

03, Aug, 2022 @11:00 AM

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‘We called the mums about an hour after the ceremony’: the rise of secret weddings
It is not just celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck who are arranging private nuptials. Getting hitched without telling anyone is catching on, cutting costs, reducing stress – and avoiding rows with the in-laws

Leah Harper

03, Aug, 2022 @9:00 AM

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‘People say, “You started it all!”: The Lionesses who paved the way for England’s historic win
Some played through the FA’s ban on women’s football, others cleaned their own kits and held down jobs, so how do former players feel about the team’s victory in the Euros?

Interviews by Zoe Beaty, Leah Harper and Emine Saner

01, Aug, 2022 @6:50 PM

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Windows closed? Windows open? What’s the best way to keep your home cool in the heatwave?
And what about blinds and curtains? We ask the experts whether we should be trying to keep the heat out or let the breeze in

Leah Harper

19, Jul, 2022 @2:25 PM

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