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<p>Throwback: Swathes of adult women are having sleepovers at each other’s houses </p>
Lifestyle

Why sleepovers with your friends shouldn’t stop in adulthood

Sleeping over at a friend’s house when your own bed is waiting at home might sound like hell, but Lydia Spencer-Elliott discovers grown-up slumber parties can benefit our lives long after we’ve aged out of the practice

<p>Lodgers have very few rights in the UK</p>
House & Home

The reality of being – and having – a lodger today

<p>Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham at a film premiere in LA</p>
Lifestyle

What Nicola Peltz’s past reveals about the Beckham family rift

<p>Uninspired: Sophie Turner as a city office worker in ‘Steal’</p>
Lifestyle

Commuter core: How work took over our wardrobes

<p>Family feud: Victoria Beckham has reportedly fallen out with her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz </p>
Lifestyle

Girlfriend vs mother-in-law – can you ever really win?

<p>Brooklyn Beckham has dropped a cataclysmic six-page tell-all about his ongoing feud with his estranged parents, Victoria and David</p>
Lifestyle

In the Beckham family feud, there’s one thing people want to see

<p>Looking over your shoulder: Is locking a WhatsApp chat a red flag in a relationship?</p>
Lifestyle

How locking chats on WhatsApp became a relationship red flag

More features

<p>Having an insufferable boss, like Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, can prompt someone to rage quit</p>
Lifestyle

Hate your job? Why you shouldn’t ‘rage quit’ in January

<p>Ryan Riley has helped thousands of cancer patients rediscover their love of food</p>
Health & Families

‘I have learned that you can run from grief but it will get you’

<p>On and off: Olivia Jade and Jacob Elordi are A-list relationship rekindling culprits</p>
Lifestyle

Inside the rise of the circular relationship

<p>Ashley Tisdale was in a star-studded mom group with Meghan Trainor, Hilary Duff, and Mandy Moore</p>
Lifestyle

Why so many women say modern mom groups have turned toxic

Fitness and wellness

<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

More and more people are turning to AI chatbots for fitness advice – but personal trainers tell Harry Bullmore that, while it is a useful tool, there are some things to consider before relying on it too heavily

Fitness and wellbeing

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

More and more people are turning to AI chatbots for fitness advice – but personal trainers tell Harry Bullmore that, while it is a useful tool, there are some things to consider before relying on it too heavily

<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>
<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

<p>Paddy McGuinness has been showing off his incredible weight loss transformation</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The real reason Paddy McGuinness’s ‘hard’ body transformation worked

<p>You need to generate enough mechanical tension to build muscle – which means you cannot take it easy during your workouts</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The eight golden rules for strength training in midlife

<p>Dark showers: Experts say a candlelit bathe before bed could be the answer to an easier night’s sleep </p>
Lifestyle

Why experts think we should all be showering in the dark

<p>Dark showers: Experts say a candlelit bathe before bed could be the answer to an easier night’s sleep </p>
Lifestyle

Why experts think we should all be showering in the dark

<p>A new report has found serious failings in maternity care across NHS wards in the UK</p>
Health and Wellbeing

The best places to give birth – and what they can teach us

<p>Women are being encouraged to ‘cycle smart’ at the gym</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Cycle-syncing workouts: Should your period dictate your gym routine?

Food features

<p>As appetite-suppressing drugs go mainstream, eating is becoming something to be managed, not indulged</p>
Features

M&S’s Ozempic meals: How do you feed people who aren’t hungry?

<p>Many of us are reaching the recommended daily salt limit by lunchtime</p>
Features

Think you eat healthily? Why hidden salt is still wrecking our diets

<p>Generation X, such as Oasis’s Liam Gallagher, were the first generation to have UPF feature heavily in their diets from an early age</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The food Gen X is addicted to – and why it could be killing them

<p>A quarter of the adult population has been prescribed weight loss drugs in the last 12 months</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Everything you need to know about weight loss drugs this January

Recipes

<p>A hearty reminder that autumn salads can be every bit as comforting as roasts</p>
Recipes

Autumn recipes to cook now, from squash to apple pie

<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

<p>Slow-cooked beef goulash – rich, smoky and perfect for soaking up with dumplings or crusty bread</p>
Recipes

How to make classic Czech beef goulash

Life Stories

<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’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>
Lifestyle

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>
Lifestyle

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

Latest news

A social media ban for under-16s could come into fruition (Alamy/PA)
Health & Families

Signs your child is addicted to social media – as Lords back ban

<p>People-Beckhams</p>
LiveLifestyle

Victoria fans launch charts campaign after Brooklyn claims - latest

<p>People rely on their heating more during the winter months</p>
Health & Families

Budget tips for heating your home without the huge energy bills

<p>People of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus</p>
Health & Families

Norovirus symptoms, warning signs and when you should worry

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in season four of Bridgerton
Fashion

The Bridgerton costume designers on how they reinvented period romance

Stewart Lee is the first guest of The Harry Hill Show (Harry Hill/PA)
Lifestyle

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

Lifestyle

Prince Archie’s American accent heard as Meghan shares holiday video

The late make-up artist Kevyn Aucoin with actress Sharon Stone in 1999 (Anthony Harvey/PA)
Fashion

LGBTQ+ icons who have shaped the beauty industry

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Lifestyle

Valentino’s beloved pugs say goodbye at public viewing

Lifestyle

This Morning star left emotional as viewer says she saved her life

Lifestyle

Coleen Nolan opens up on sister feud after Brooklyn Beckham statement

Lifestyle

Katherine Ryan tells Brooklyn Beckham to ‘grow up’ amid family feud

Deals

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

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

M&S discount codes for January – 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

Happy hues for more is more (DFS/PA)
Design

9 ways to channel pops of colour in the home

Decorating with a dark palette creates warmth with similar accents (Benjamin Moore/PA)
Design

9 ways to style dark, moody hues to enhance your space

Ski lodge style to amp up your space (Desenio/PA)
Design

9 ways to weave chic chalet style into your scheme

Royal Family

<p>The Princess of Wales takes part in curling as she meets with Team GB and Paralympics GB members (Russell Cheyne/PA)</p>
Lifestyle

Watch: Kate and William go head-to-head curling

News

Harry arrives at court for start of nine-week phone hacking trial

<p>Liza Ravenscroft, the senior director at global comms firm Edelman, boasts the nickname ‘bulletproof sunshine’ and is the new PR for William and Kate</p>
Royal Family

Has Harry’s return prompted William and Kate latest power move?

Women

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

Poll: Was Brooklyn Beckham right to call out his family in public?

<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>For many long-term partnerships, the earliest signs of trouble are everyday moments of emotional withdrawal that go unnoticed</p>
Love & Sex

‘Unhappy do us part’: Readers reflect on marriages that didn’t last

<p> (L to R) Steve Carell as Nick, Kerri Kenney as Anne, and Tina Fey as Kate Netflix’s The Four Seasons which examines at marital upset in midlife</p>
Marriage

Why ‘walkaway wives’ are leading the charge in midlife divorce

<p>Terms like ‘partner’ and ‘friend’ are rendered obsolete in the place of a more fluid approach to any kind of relationship</p>
Love & Sex

Is 2026 the year we all become relationship anarchists?

Shopping

<p>The kit provides enough formula for 30 treatments</p>
Beauty

This whitening kit brightened my teeth in just 30 minutes

Beauty

This whitening kit brightened my teeth in just 30 minutes

<p>The kit provides enough formula for 30 treatments</p>
<p>Kate Middleton's wardrobe seems to be bursting with Boden</p>
Women's Clothing

Kate Middleton’s go-to high street brand is a must-know for staples

<p>From heated systems to simple wax strips, there’s something for everyone</p>
Skincare

Best at-home waxing kits 2026, tried and tested

<p>A little of these concentrates goes a long way – a pea sized amount is enough to reap the benefits </p>
Skincare

Best anti-ageing serums 2026, tried and tested

<p>There’s no launch date for the collaboration yet – but watch this space </p>
Women's Shoes

Molly Mae has designed a line of Adidas trainers – here’s a first look

<p>There’s no launch date for the collaboration yet – but watch this space </p>
Women's Shoes

Molly Mae has designed a line of Adidas trainers – here’s a first look

<p>Does the new serum live up to the hype?</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s ‘filler in a bottle’ serum, tested by a beauty expert

<p>Buff away dead, dry skin with exfoliating ingredients such as sugar, salt or occasionally finely ground pumice </p>
Skincare

Best body scrubs for 2026, tried and tested by a beauty editor

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news

‘Surreal’ to get honour from Princess Royal, says outdoor diversity champion

‘Surreal’ to get honour from Princess Royal, says outdoor diversity champion

politics

Greenlanders are taking to TikTok to brutally mock America

politics

Even Trump’s former press secretary is calling for Congress to intervene over health concerns

lifestyle

No, your favourite celebrities aren't 'burning' their skin off - here's what to know about CO2 laser

news

Ryanair launch 'Great Idiots' sale dedicated to Elon Musk

news

Ryanair launch 'Great Idiots' sale dedicated to Elon Musk

viral

David Beckham addresses power of social media following Brooklyn Beckham’s feud claims

politics

Fox News host Jesse Watters claims the US owns the moon - yes, really

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