Olivia Blair
The Independent
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Best hotels in the Lake District for a quiet getaway in nature
From honeymooners to spa lovers the Lake District has it all and these are the best hotels for every budget, from luxury to affordable options → Read More
Tom Daley on LGBTQ+ campaigning, top-tier knitting and life after the Olympic podium
Tom Daley is Cosmopolitan UK's October/November 2022 cover star where he opens up about diving, his happy marriage to Dustin Lance Black and love of knitting. → Read More
Tom Daley on LGBTQ+ campaigning, top-tier knitting and life after the Olympic podium
Tom Daley is Cosmopolitan UK's October/November 2022 cover star where he opens up about diving, his happy marriage to Dustin Lance Black and love of knitting. → Read More
Bel Powley on noughties nostalgia and the joy of female friendship
Everything I Know About Love's Bel Powley talks being starstruck, sex scenes and breaking boundaries → Read More
Bilingual speakers experience time differently from people who only speak one language, study finds
Researchers suggested being bilingual may also bring long-term benefits for mental wellbeing → Read More
CV writing tips: 8 hiring experts on how to make your CV stand out
Struggling with how to write a CV? These CV writing tips from expert hirers and recruiters will make your application stand out for all the right reasons. → Read More
Why are some women never able to orgasm? A gynaecologist explains
Despite modern society being able to openly discuss female sexuality, there remains a number of existing taboos. One of the most glaring is female orgasms. Women are rarely taught about the intricate details of their anatomy and often work these things out through their own experimenting. → Read More
Claire Danes explains why she turned down the role of Rose in Titanic
Claire Danes has revealed she was in the running to play Rose in Titanic but chose not to take the part, which ultimately went to Kate Winslet. → Read More
Is it time for Australia to overhaul its farm work visa scheme for backpackers?
Backpackers come in droves every year to extend their working holiday visa in Australia with 88 days of farm work. But is the system in dire need of reform? → Read More
Inside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's £2.4m Frogmore Cottage Renovation
According to the 2019 Sovereign Grant Report, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Frogmore Cottage renovation cost £2.4 million. → Read More
Percy Pigs will be vegetarian going forward, Marks & Spencer announces
The popular sweets will no longer be made with gelatine → Read More
The Queen is looking for a social media manager
The Royal Household is advertising for a Digital Communications Officer to manage the Queen's social media accounts and is based at Buckingham Palace. → Read More
What happened the first time I talked about my mental health issues out loud
For Mental Health Awareness Week, seven women talk to Cosmopolitan UK about the first time they reached out for help whether it was to a friend, parent or GP and what happened after they asked for support. → Read More
Decoding all the badges aka possible album Easter eggs on Taylor Swift's jacket
Taylor Swift wears a denim jacket complete with badges of the Friends cast, Selena Gomez, Drake, the Cats musical and more on the cover of Entertainment Weekly. What do these latest Easter Eggs from the singer mean? → Read More
Meghan Markle has modernised the royal baby protocol with Baby Sussex
Here's how Meghan Markle's post-birth appearance with royal Baby Sussex compares to other members of the royal family. → Read More
The Met Gala 2019's most hilarious and inventive memes
From Lady Gaga to Jared Leto to Kendall and Kylie Jenner, here are the best memes from the 2019 Met Gala. → Read More
Mean Girls director explains how the movie would be different if it was made in 2019
The director of Mean Girls, Mark Waters talks to Cosmopolitan UK about what would be different if the 15-year-old film was made now, in 2019. → Read More
Mean Girls: The inside story of the hit movie, told by the non-plastic cast
Aaron Samuels, Damian, Kevin G and more from Mean Girls tell Cosmopolitan behind-the-scenes secrets and their favourite memories from the 2004 film, 15 years on. → Read More
Women in police custody will now be offered free sanitary products if they're on their period
The government has announced new laws to support women in police custody when they are menstruating. The Home Office said it will ensure women on their period are treated with dignity. → Read More
Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey are launching a mental health documentary series together
Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey are teaming up to produce and create a mental-health documentary series for Apple. → Read More