What does today’s announcement really mean for care homes this winter?
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Life
The Brexit news you nearly missed because of ‘that’ lockdown announcement
The government is having one heck of a week.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Long Reads
Why people are so angry about Boris Johnson’s ‘moonshot’ plans
Trust us: it only gets worse once you’ve learned the meaning behind the name ‘moonshot’.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
How the new coronavirus rules could impact your Christmas plans
Tell your family it’ll be a very merry Covid Christmas, thanks to new lockdown restrictions and rumoured curfews.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
Need a September reset? Try the Danish concept of “pyt”
Take a deep cleansing breath and press the ‘pyt’ button.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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“Stop telling us to go ‘back’ to work”
Many of us have been working, albeit from home, in the midst of a global pandemic. To claim otherwise is hugely disrespectful.
TV
Gogglebox fans, the new series is about to be filmed – and it’s coming very soon
The beloved Channel 4 series is returning for autumn.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
How the pandemic made us reevaluate some of our oldest, closest friendships
“Repetitive WhatsApp conversations in lockdown have made me realise which friendships were obligatory”
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- Megan Murray
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Life
This is why so many of us can’t sleep right now
Experts help us make sense of these sleepless nights.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Train travel prices are going up, again – what does this mean for commuters?
People are being encouraged to return to the office part time.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Gillian Flynn’s Utopia is coming to Amazon Prime, and we’re already obsessed
If you loved Gone Girl and Sharp Objects, you’re definitely going to want to watch this pandemic-themed thriller...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
3 women on their experiences of furlough, and advice on how to cope
“I was on furlough and now I’ve been made redundant – weeks before buying a house”
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- Hollie Richardson
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“I still can’t believe this is happening”: will we ever stop being shocked by Covid-19?
Whenever I stop for a moment, I’m overwhelmed by shock.
Life
This Is Us fans, you better believe season 5 will include the coronavirus
The popular TV show is going to “attack” the Covid-19 pandemic head on in season five.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
“Why am I still spending money on going out despite the recession headlines?”
One writer reflects on why an impending recession probably won't affect her spending habits.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
“The pandemic ruined our big white wedding plans – so we eloped”
Sometimes it takes something like a pandemic for us all to realise what’s important.
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- Amy Maloney
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Life
Why switching off from the coronavirus news cycle won’t make you less stressed
In fact, a new study suggests doing the exact opposite.
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- Lauren Geall
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People
Zadie Smith on why we should never dismiss other people’s pain is a vital listen
The novelist examines the idea of “suffering versus privilege” during a pandemic.
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- Hollie Richardson
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People
Celebrities are summing up 2020 with this meme, and it’s actually very relatable
Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Kerry Washington have all shared it on their Instagram feeds.
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- Hollie Richardson
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All the ways you can still celebrate Edinburgh Fringe 2020
Get ready to laugh.
Life
Will virtual shopping become the high street’s reaction to a post-pandemic world?
Does the thought of taking public transport into the city centre and wandering around an enclosed shop make you shudder?
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- Megan Murray
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