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<p>‘I’m not looking for sympathy, but I’m also trying to be clear that I don’t feel comfortable either’ </p>

In focus

‘I’m earning £100,000 a year, but I feel poorer than ever’

They earn big pay cheques, but between bills and the rising cost of living, are struggling to pay for their remodelled kitchens and one-bedroom flats. And that, believe it or not, will have dire consequences for the rest of us, writes Maira Butt

<p>Bah humbug: Luxury advent calendars for grown-ups are getting out of hand</p>

My most Scrooge-like view? Grown-ups don’t need posh advent calendars

<p>Once the nation’s favourite, tea’s place in British culture is under threat</p>

In focus

Is Britain ditching the cuppa? Tea’s fight against coffee and wellness

<p>‘For women, the festive season often means fear. Or at least, more fear than that which we already carry around in our daily lives’ </p>

Christmas means women have to spend more time and money to stay safe

<p>Tess Daly is a fan of mouth-taping</p>

Why everyone’s obsessed with this new bedtime routine

<p>Guilt trip: failing to reply to our friends on time makes us feel bad, so why do we do it? </p>

In Focus

Sorry for the slow reply... Are you suffering from messaging guilt?

<p>Wrapping up: is the blazer your best friend this winter, or are you posed in a parka? </p>

let’s unpack that

What does your winter coat say about you?

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<p>Ho-ho-how much? The mark-up on seasonal cups is astonishing </p>

LET’S UNPACK THAT

Inside the big Christmas coffee rip-off

<p>Jordan Peterson has gained a global following as a ‘public intellectual’ </p>

Let’s unpack that

Why Jordan Peterson isn’t nearly as clever as he thinks he is

<p>Rebecca Hall as Claire, a schoolteacher who starts to hear the Hum in BBC drama ‘The Listeners’</p>

in focus

‘It brought me to my knees’: The mystery of the global Hum phenomenon

<p>In an era that experts say is being defined by ‘digital spirituality’, angel numbers have never been so ubiquitous</p>

The people who believe angels speak to them through their receipts

Recipes

<p>Embrace the chill with three rich, spiked hot drinks to try at home</p>

Three hot boozy cocktails to cosy up with this weekend

<p>Despite building a six-city-strong empire over the past two decades, founder Khun Kim has never forgotten her roots </p>

From Bangkok street cart to UK empire: Khun Kim’s Thai food journey

<p>Gordon Ramsay’s perfect roast turkey (handout/PA)</p>

Gordon Ramsay reveals his secrets for a perfect roast turkey

Life Stories

<p>If you thought of buying something in instalments a decade ago, it might be to pay off a car, or a new sofa. During the pandemic, though, BNPLs became more widely used on far smaller purchases</p>

let’s unpack that

I can’t stop using Klarna – and I’m suffering the consequences

<p>Animal rescuer Lynea Lattanzio with a handful of her many cats</p>

life stories

‘I lived with 150 cats – and was told to get rid of them in two weeks’

<p>Cleanfluencers are using eyebrow-raising techniques and ASMR </p>

CleanTok: Is the pressure to have perfect homes making us ill?

<p>Gamer’s heaven: thousands of League of Legends fans descended on the O2 to watch pros in action </p>

I attended the biggest night in esports as a non-gamer – now I’m sold

Independent TV

<p>Audrey Hepburn </p>

How Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy created a fashion staple

<p>Trump’s new health secretary RFK Jr tells grandkids ‘Don’t be scared’ as he lets lizard bite them.</p>

RFK Jr. shares rare glimpse of family life in new video with grandkids

I’m A Celebrity’s Tulisa reveals she’s been celibate for three years

<p>Davina McCall was diagnosed with a benign brain lesion earlier this year</p>

Davina McCall in tears as she talks about ‘courage’ before surgery

Design

Gorgeous gifts for interior lovers and happy homemakers (Alamy/PA)

11 gorgeous gifts for interiors lovers

<p>Bridal rule of thumb says you should purchase the dress at least a year out from your wedding</p>

The expert wedding planning tips every couple should know

Update your decorations for Christmas 2024 (Dobbies Garden Centres/PA)

10 of the best artificial Christmas trees and all the trimmings

Royal Family

King laughs at comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety

<p>Meghan Markle says the holidays are only getting better as her children get older</p>

Meghan Markle says ‘every year it gets better’ with Archie and Lilibet

<p>With her fruit preserves and floaty dresses, the Duchess appears to be living her best Polo wife life </p>

Royal Family News

Real Polo housewives of Orange County: Inside Meghan’s ‘domestic era’

Women

<p>Fatigue is a symptom of menopause (Alamy/PA)</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

There is an HRT scandal – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is

<p>Alice Smellie (left) and Mariella Frostrup, MM chair, (right) during Menopause Mandate Walk in the Park</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Eight exercise and diet changes every menopausal woman should make

<p>Sexual harassment cases haven’t relented in the wake of #MeToo </p>

Why have we stopped talking about sexual harassment?

Dating and Relationships

<p>Some divorces can be painful and ugly – ours was one of mutual respect </p>

How I left the man I loved but could no longer live with

Jilly Cooper’s Rivals has brought bonking back – we should be happy

<p>Choose from new sex position cards to bondage games for beginners </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

6 best sex games that bring some extra fun to the bedroom

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showbiz

Lauren Laverne inundated with messages of support after sharing 'all clear' following cancer diagnosis

Lauren Laverne inundated with messages of support after sharing 'all clear' following cancer diagnosis

viral

What is the viral mustard meme inspired by Kendrick Lamar?

sport

Jake Paul could fight Canelo Alvarez - but only in one scenario

science-tech

Scientists discover gigantic 'structure' under the surface of the Moon

politics

Jeremy Clarkson 'would be welcome in the Tory party', according to MP

politics

Jeremy Clarkson 'would be welcome in the Tory party', according to MP

politics

Petition to call another general election launches and people are all saying the same thing

science-tech

The Earth has tilted 31.5 inches because of human activity