I went back to Copenhagen to find out whether the lifestyle I fell for the first time was just a city-break illusion. Being fortunate enough to travel fairly regularly across Europe and America for work and my own trips over the last three years, I’ve never been quite as drawn to a place as I have to Copenhagen. I first visited in April 2023 - for a conference trip that I thankfully extended! - and left completely taken by the lifestyle I thought I’d witnessed. It’s the balan

Written for Beauty Connect Series For SARELLY, the past year offers a compelling example. The Mexican beauty brand has announced a $3 million funding round to support its US expansion and will launch in more than 600 Target stores and on Target.com from September 10. The announcements come less than a year after SARELLY won the Emerging Brand Spotlight at Beauty Connect LA 2025, pitching the business on stage to the beauty leaders gathered in Los Angeles. But the opportunity

Written for Beauty Connect Series Ahead of speaking at Beauty Connect LA 2026, KORA Organics Founder & CEO Miranda Kerr reflects on nearly two decades of building the certified organic skincare brand: from retaining ownership and earning consumer trust to navigating a changing beauty industry and building for the long term. Miranda Kerr has spent almost two decades building KORA Organics. Founded in 2006 and launched in 2009, KORA Organics grew from Kerr's early conviction ar

Written for Beauty Connect Series Sirine Benjaafar of Humble Growth on TikTok Shop, omnichannel growth, consumer demand and what makes an emerging beauty brand investable. What makes a beauty or wellness brand investable in 2026? Increasingly, the answer goes beyond a great product or a major retail win. Investors are looking at how brands build genuine consumer demand, turn community into measurable commercial performance, and create connected growth across DTC, retail, A

Date: March, 2023 Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash If your doctor told you that oral contraceptives would regulate your periods, banish your acne and release you from the burden of your menstrual cramps, what would you do? For almost 40 years, general practitioners (GPs) have been prescribing female patients the same treatment – oral contraceptives. This seemingly one-fits-all approach simply masks the signs of underlying health conditions, delaying diagnosis a

Published in collaboration with the University of Roehampton Nutrition and Health Society With increasing environmental and health-related pressures, 2023 has already been host of many new and exciting advances in nutrition technology. The possibilities are endless, but with more and more ideas coming to life, what changes could we continue to see? Nutrition-focused apps Expert nutritional information is no longer exclusively available to specialists and scientists. Soci

Even after reading many travel features and watching endless documentaries that followed exciting travels across the globe, writing in this style myself was entirely new for me. Once I started writing about my recent trip to Budapest, I realised that I enjoyed describing all of these small moments in detail, translating my thoughts and emotions into a story that people could be inspired by. I hope this piece - the beautiful sights, delicious food and fun escapades - encourage

My article about Adult ADHD diagnoses has been published in the mental health and wellbeing magazine, Happiful. The feature covers what comes after diagnosis, with insights from experts as well as people who have experienced it first-hand. It was a very interesting piece to work on and I think it will be an enlightening read for many. You can read the article on the Happiful website here, as well as in their e-magazine and print issue in store or online.

Jack Whitehall sits quietly on a chair facing his parents on the stage, anxiously tapping his foot as they recall childhood memories of him falling asleep in his nanny’s bra or running around a pool naked. The 33-year-old does not seem too impressed with his father Michael’s confident use of the word “tits” as he remembered finding his son with his head in one massive bra cup and his bum in another. The audience at Hammersmith Apollo laughs painfully at the comedian’s embarra

Eateries used to have a primary focus for bringing in customers: food. Exquisite dishes served in restaurants. An array of delicacies offered in cafes. Today the emphasis on the menu has shifted and new dining experiences are increasingly at the forefront. Unconventional locations and imaginative owners are behind a range of unique ideas that captivate its customers. Here are five places with extraordinary twists that are more enticing than the food itself. Glide over id

Photography by The Other Richard Neon lights, pop music and TikTok-esque dances feature in director Jeff James’ modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel ‘Persuasion’ at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. The new play preserves the novel’s incandescent romantic tension, but Austen's intense curiosity for the class conflicts and social issues of the Regency period is less palpable amid steamy scenes that leave the audience in fits. As readers of the novel know, Persuasion is the st

The use of vaccine passports in pubs would be unethical and impractical, said Chair of the British Pub Confederation Greg Mulholland. He stressed the financial strain that the measures would have on those in the industry. Mulholland also expressed concerns about the responsibility placed on the pub owners and staff having to enforce these rules. “We were appalled when the Prime Minister first suggested the idea of vaccine passports for pubs and will continue to oppose this un

Budapest has played host to memorable experiences for many who choose to visit, known for its beautiful landmarks, diverse food hotspots and plethora of activities sitting side-by-side with infamous historical monuments. On one hand, this makes Hungary's capital city a no-brainer for a European weekend break. On the other, with so many great places to choose from, it can make planning a short stay all the more difficult. As a British-born, half-Hungarian writer who has been f

With so much to see, eat and experience across Budapest, fitting everything into one trip can quickly become a task in itself. Having visited the city throughout childhood with my Hungarian family, and more recently returning as an adult with my partner - a first-time visitor - I’ve learnt which places I’d return to, which experiences are worth making time for, and how much can realistically be fitted into a day. So, if you have five days to explore Hungary’s capital, this is

School days should not be extended into the evening hours for many weeks in a row, Hertford and Stortford MP Julie Marson has warned. Marson expressed the need for an effective approach to recover from the significant impact that the pandemic has had on student’s education. She feels that there is no sufficient substitute for classroom learning and supports pupils return to school. “We need to balance the needs of families and teachers,” she said, when considering how student

A Hertfordshire business has seen sales decline after new Brexit regulations cause confusion for EU customers. The Allendale Group on Pindar Road in Hoddesdon have seen sales of larger items fall by half, following Brexit. Jo Shepherd, Operations Manager, said that adjusting to new shipping requirements has been challenging, and customers have held back larger orders. The retail company has shipped goods worldwide since they first opened and were already familiar with customs

The long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic on people’s mental health will not be known for years, experts have warned. Chris Badger, Director of Adult Care Services at Hertfordshire County Council, and Alison Wilson, CEO of Mind in West Essex, agreed that it’s impossible to determine the lasting impact of the pandemic on mental health. They have both expressed major concerns but said that the effects on people’s lives will vary. “It’s different for everybody,” Wilson s