Faima Bakar, Metro

Faima Bakar

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United Kingdom

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  • Huffington Post UK
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Past articles by Faima:

McDonald’s fans ‘shaken to core’ over what’s in their sweet ‘n’ sour sauce

A TikToker revealed McDonald's sweet 'n' sour sauce is made with apricot - and fans are stunned. → Read More

Mum gets revenge on her prankster son by pulling out the slats from his bunkbed

A mum got her own back by hilariously removing the slats on her son's bunkbed → Read More

First The Great Resignation, Now A Summer Of Strikes. What Next For Work?

You’re reading Life-Work Balance, a series aiming to redirect our total devotion to work into prioritising our personal lives. Everyone seems to be quitting. Boris Johnson. A fair chunk of the Tory party (for a day or two, at least). Your fave work pal. Some 4.5 million Americans, and nearly a million Brits. When Beyonce sang “release your job”, she might have forgotten the power she holds.… → Read More

Muslim Women Even Face Discrimination During Labour And Pregnancy

"I’ll be going in to labour with the full knowledge that as a brown woman I face significant bias." → Read More

Heatstroke In Children And Babies: The Signs To Watch Out For

Here's how to spot heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke in your little ones. → Read More

5 Things Men Get Wrong About Gender-Based Violence (And How You Can Help)

Firstly, it's not a woman's issue, says author Sophie Gallagher. → Read More

Don't Knock Drew Barrymore Posting In The Rain. We Could All Use The Joy

"Never feel you have to diminish your joy, it's precious, precious stuff." → Read More

Your Depression Might Not Be Due To A Chemical Imbalance After All

Turns out the link between serotonin and depression isn't as simple as we once thought. → Read More

Here's Why Marmite Might Help With Your Anxiety, Apparently

Turns out the yeasty spread can interfere with your brain chemistry... in a good way! → Read More

What We Know About The Wildcard 'Centaurus' Covid Variant So Far

"It’s hard to predict the effect of that many mutations appearing together." → Read More

This Dating Agency Advertised 'Lonely Ukrainian Women' To UK Readers

The dating ads appeared on the websites of two local newspapers before being banned. → Read More

A Record Number Of MPs Of Colour Have Stood For Prime Minister. This Is How People Feel About It

"Representation is important in politics, but only if they represent more than just the same skin tone as me.” → Read More

Florence Pugh Wants To Know: 'Why Are You So Afraid Of Breasts?'

"I’ve lived in my body for a long time. I’m fully aware of my breast size and am not scared of it." → Read More

This Is The Current Covid Situation At Summer Holiday Destinations Across Europe

Going away somewhere? Get clued up on the latest rules and recommendations. → Read More

We Know You've (Probably) Ditched Your Face Mask, But It's Time To Dig It Out

Are you still wearing your mask? → Read More

Why You Should Spare A Thought For GP Receptionists Right Now

"We have no control whatsoever – everything we do is dictated by management." → Read More

Work Perks Are Not The Reward You Think They Are – But We Can Leverage Them

"Watch out for the stick that might just be lurking behind the carrot.” → Read More

Mosques Were Promised Protection Against Islamophobia – Where Is It?

“We’re still scared and unprotected...nothing has been done about it.” → Read More

Your Take Home Pay Will Be (Slightly) Higher From This Month, Here's Why

Finally some good news. → Read More

No, Telling Men To Get Vasectomies Is Not The Answer Right Now

We need to stop pitting vasectomies against abortions. Here's why. → Read More