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<p>Although Prince William has sought to identify with the mental health struggles of Gen Z, his relative silence over his uncle’s activities leaves a sour taste for many</p>
News

Prince William is keen to prove he’s different – Gen Z don’t buy it

In a Radio 1 interview this week, the future king hoped by talking about his mental health he could connect to a new audience. But, as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested and the Epstein scandal continues to engulf his family, he looked more remote and out of touch than ever, writes Chloe Combi

<p>Dental experts have revealed the common mistakes people make when brushing their teeth – and the impacts this can have on everything from heart health to inflammation to cognitive decline</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

You’re brushing your teeth wrong, these changes could save your life

<p>Pie and mash was designed for appetite not aesthietics or algorithms</p>
Features

Is pie and mash too ugly for the social media age?

<p>A scene from ‘White Lotus’, where being rich and thin is part of the lifestyle</p>
Lifestyle

The ‘Mounjaro gap’: How the rich have just got a lot thinner

<p>In the year of reading, we are reading less than ever</p>
Features

I read 95 books last year – here’s how I managed it

<p>Taking a photo of dinner is now so routine it barely registers – the argument begins when documentation turns into disruption</p>
Features

Why Jeremy King might regret banning influencers from his restaurants

<p>Charlotte Cripps now admits she was wrong not to get her children vaccinated against measles</p>
Features

I haven’t vaccinated my children against measles – let me explain

More features

<p>‘I learnt more about business in five years of running a restaurant than in anything else I’ve done’</p>
Lifestyle

Radical naivety is a super power when starting a business

<p>Make sure you are aware of all the factors that could hinder the effectiveness of your contraception method</p>
Features

How the ‘nocebo’ effect is putting women off the pill

<p>Dog prams are becoming a more common sight</p>
Home News

Dogs will soon out number children and that might be a good thing

Americas

How to change your mind — and the minds of the people around you

Fitness and wellness

<p>Your sleep type is likely to have implications about your health</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

New research identifies five kinds of sleeper – which one are you?

A new study reveals that sleep types are more varied than simply larks and night owls – and questions the link between rising early and better health, finds Harry Bullmore

Fitness and wellbeing

New research identifies five kinds of sleeper – which one are you?

A new study reveals that sleep types are more varied than simply larks and night owls – and questions the link between rising early and better health, finds Harry Bullmore

<p>Your sleep type is likely to have implications about your health</p>
<p>Regular exercise is vital for health and longevity, but a smarter approach is needed as you age, according to coach Patrick James</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Eight golden rules for strength training after 50 according to experts

<p>Remember their names: Jessica Brady, Danielle Leslie and Nina Lopes - their legacy lives on</p>
Health and Wellbeing

The women who died of cancer but are still helping thousands

<p>Alice Smellie (left) with Mariella Frostrup (right) on the Menopause Mandate Walk in 2024</p>
Health and Wellbeing

Will taking HRT help with the menopausal dementia risk?

<p>Simple lifestyle changes deliver immediate results, including lower inflammation, less pain and improved energy levels</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Do these six things for immediate fitness results, says top coach

<p>Simple lifestyle changes deliver immediate results, including lower inflammation, less pain and improved energy levels</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Do these six things for immediate fitness results, says top coach

<p>ChatGPT has shown itself to be a nifty training companion, but fitness experts say it falls short of providing a ‘PT in your pocket’</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

I used ChatGPT to plan my workout – then asked trainers to review it

<p>Swerving ultra-processed foods in favour of whole foods can help your body function better, according to Dr Owen Kavanagh</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Four things you can do to reduce inflammation according to the experts

Food features

<p>Michelin stars are awarded on the plate, but the decisions behind them are shaped by far more than what happens on the pass</p>
Features

How can a one-star hygiene rated restaurant have a Michelin star?

<p>Dry doesn’t mean joyless – many of the lowest-sugar wines are also the most balanced and expressive</p>
Features

How much sugar is actually in your wine?

<p>This week, Just Eat announced the launch of an AI voice assistant designed to help users decide what to order</p>
Food and Drink

Menu anxiety? No problem – AI is here to choose your dinner for you

<p>Boadi cooks the way he trains – focusing on protein, recovery and whole foods rather than meat or ultra-processed shortcuts</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

How to still build muscle on a plant-based diet

Recipes

<p>This cauliflower and potato coconut curry sings with freshness and zing</p>
Recipes

Ryan Riley’s recipe for joy: Cauliflower and potato coconut curry

<p>‘What is more joyful than something delicious and comforting that can be whipped up in half the time than it usually is?’, such as a French (pickled) onion soup</p>
Food and Drink

Ryan Riley’s recipe for joy: French (pickled) onion soup

<p>A thrifty twist on minestrone from Tom Kerridge – proof that a clear-out can still taste like comfort</p>
Recipes

15 soup recipes from Tom Kerridge, Fearnley-Whittingstall and more

Life Stories

<p>For someone with RSD, a perceived slight can feel physically painful</p>
Lifestyle

‘How rejection sensitivity dysphoria almost killed me’

<p>Model Katy Morgan was silenced by an NDA</p>
Lifestyle

‘The ‘boob god’ surgeon tried to silence me after surgery went wrong’

<p>Lorraine Stanley put on a whopping seven stone with surgery - and now regrets it </p>
Features

Why losing three stone made me more miserable than I was before

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>
Features

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

Latest news

<p>Hilary Duff on 'CBS Mornings'</p>
Lifestyle

Hilary Duff reveals ‘most lonely part’ of her current reality

<p>Team USA member Amber Glenn (left) recently addressed a video of her seemingly smiling at a fellow competitor’s mistake, explaining in an X post that the situation was ‘awkward’</p>
Lifestyle

Amber Glenn addresses clip of her smiling as Adeliia Petrosian falls

<p>Timothee Chalamet reveals Kylie Jenner arranged a private screening of ‘Interstellar’ for his birthday</p>
Lifestyle

Timothee Chalamet recalls birthday surprise from Kylie Jenner

<p>Tyra Banks created ‘America’s Next Top Model’ in 2003, and served as an executive producer, judge and host on the show</p>
Lifestyle

Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model holds nobody accountable

Ruffles, lace and corsetry reigned supreme at the Dreaming Eli show (Ian West/PA)
Fashion

Dreaming Eli pushes corsetry to the extreme at London Fashion Week

<p>Alex Honnold says his two-year-old daughter has kept him up most nights</p>
Lifestyle

Alex Honnold reveals what keeps him up at night after skyscraper climb

<p>Retired Olympic figure skater Sasha Cohen has published an essay in ‘USA Today’ about her experience competing in the Olympics</p>
Lifestyle

Former Olympian pulls back curtain on figure skating’s harsh realities

<p>A federal judge rejected Tesla's request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over the 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend. </p>
Americas

Judge orders Tesla to pay $243 million over fatal Autopilot crash

Independent TV

<p>Giraffe and ostrich gets into epic staring contest at Memphis Zoo</p>
Lifestyle

Giraffe and ostrich gets into epic staring contest at Memphis Zoo

<p>Prince William reveals the role that took a toll on his mental health</p>
Lifestyle

Prince William reveals role that took a toll on his mental health

Lifestyle

Alison Hammond pays tribute to late Strictly star

Lifestyle

EastEnders star’s surprise Vegas wedding revealed in first photos

Deals

<p>Enjoy luxury garden decor at without the pricetag at Garden Trading</p>
Deals

Enjoy 25% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

<p>These are the best ways to save at M&S right now</p>
Deals

M&S discount codes for February – how to save 10%

<p>Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Kate Middleton are all fans of the brand</p>
Deals

Up to 50% off luxury bags and jewellery at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>
Deals

Save more than 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

<p>The Traditional Collection Blend 20, The Brick Tile Company</p>
Design

Nine rustic home decor ideas to create a country living vibe

Set the scene to get stuck into a really good book (Ruma/PA)
Design

Reading nook ideas to mark World Book Day

Set the stage and bring the joy of the circus home (DFS/PA)
Design

Master the FunHaus aesthetic with circus-inspired decor

Royal Family

News

Live: Police search Royal Lodge after Andrew released from custody

<p>The Prime Minister said ‘nobody is above the law’ when quizzed about Andrew (Jordan Pettitt/PA)</p>
News

When was the last time a royal family member was arrested?

News

Vehicles arrive at Sandringham as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

Women

<p>Vote in our weekly Independent Women poll</p>
Women

Poll: Do you work from home – or would you, if you could?

<p>‘Rather than a constructive conversation, it is more like an argument about who is doing more jobs’</p>
Lifestyle

‘I have never been happier’: Readers on life after divorce

<p>Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter </p>
Women

Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter

Dating and Relationships

<p>One of the biggest warning signs that tends to emerge at this time of year is narcissistic love bombing.</p>
Love & Sex

What is love bombing? The six signs to look out for on Valentines Day

<p>Some couples had spent tens of thousands on a single day</p>
Love & Sex

‘No need to waste thousands on one day’: Readers on no-fuss weddings

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>
Bedroom

Best sex toys for men 2026, tested by an expert

Shopping

<p>This tool dries and straightens hair at once</p>
Hair

Dyson airstrait review 2026: Tested by a beauty expert

Hair

Dyson airstrait review 2026: Tested by a beauty expert

<p>This tool dries and straightens hair at once</p>
<p>Does the new serum live up to the hype?</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s ‘filler in a bottle’ serum made me look ‘more youthful’

<p>Kate Middleton's wardrobe seems to be bursting with Boden</p>
Women's Clothing

Kate Middleton’s go-to high street brand has 20% off spring staples

<p>Reviewing style, comfort and appeal, these are our favourites from the brand </p>
Fashion & Beauty

New Balance’s trainers are the best in class – these are the designs

<p>I used the products after a shower, for patches of dry skin and while winding down</p>
Skincare

Best body oils 2026, tried and tested on dry skin

<p>I used the products after a shower, for patches of dry skin and while winding down</p>
Skincare

Best body oils 2026, tried and tested on dry skin

<p>I was keen to test this on my dry skin</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s new rice lipids and ectoin moisturiser review

<p>From traditional gowns to fun new styles, thrifty brides now have plenty of options</p>
Women's Clothing

These 5 high street brands have wedding dresses starting from £150

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news

Scientist invents shoe to help 89-year-old mentor avoid falling

Scientist invents shoe to help 89-year-old mentor avoid falling

politics

Elon Musk is attacking Nigel Farage’s Reform UK again

science-tech

Ancient 5,500-year-old workshop 'confirms key part of the Bible'

tv

Tell Me Lies finale leaves viewers debating Lucy’s ending

politics

Republican doubles down on 'bigoted' dogs and Muslims post with ‘stupid’ observation

politics

Republican doubles down on 'bigoted' dogs and Muslims post with ‘stupid’ observation

gaming

FPL Gameweek 27 preview: Every player you need to think about

celebrities

Everything we know about Bad Bunny's lead movie role debut

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