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<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

Are ‘angel numbers’ merely the next step in spirituality? Or a load of nonsense? Ellie Muir talks to devotees of a movement that’s already won fans in Katy Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a rising number of Gen Zs

<p>Colourful language: The notoriously potty-mouthed Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi) in ‘The Thick of It’ </p>

How much swearing is too much at work?

<p>‘With so many people looking for answers, the promise of self-made success resonated strongly’ </p>

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Life coaches are everywhere – and many are taking advantage of you

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

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

<p>It might look like honey and pour like honey, but is it really an imposter?</p>

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What’s really in your honey? The sticky truth behind adulteration

<p>Secret Santa: a young Lauren gives Sally the eureka moment she has been searching for all along </p>

If you concentrate hard, John Lewis’s Christmas ad could make you cry

<p>Less is more: Most eyebrow experts advocate sticking with your natural shape</p>

There’s one beauty rule you should never break... it involves eyebrows

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<p>Orange appeal: Le Creuset has been going for nearly 100 years </p>

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How Le Creuset became the ultimate aspirational Gen Z status symbol

<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>

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

<p>Divisive: team building at work tends to be a ‘love it or hate it’ activity </p>

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The love it or hate it cult of workplace team building

<p>‘I’m hoping my dad will speak to me from beyond the grave. It feels ironic, especially as he scoffed at the idea of an afterlife’ </p>

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I spoke to my dead father through a psychic medium

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<p>Dinner party essentials: ‘Warm hearty food in the middle of the table and good conversation all around’ </p>

Recipes for the ultimate winter dinner party according to a star chef

<p>Nadiya Hussain</p>

Nadiya Hussain wants to normalise eating banana peel

<p>The ultimate party food</p>

Gino D’Acampo air fryer recipe provides an Italian twist on a classic

Life Stories

<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

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‘My astrologer helps me with every decision – including who I married’

<p>How could I fancy my cousin? It wasn’t just attraction – it felt like we had a profound connection</p>

‘I had an affair with my cousin – and I wish we’d come clean sooner’

Independent TV

<p>Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott reunite on Gladiator II red carpet</p>

Watch: Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott leap into each other’s arms

<p>Celine Dion gets sick of Titanic hit My Heart Will Go On in funny new video.</p>

Celine Dion gets sick of Titanic hit My Heart Will Go On in new video

<p>Yellowstone’s Luke Grimes reveals extreme lie he told to stop show spoilers.</p>

Luke Grimes reveals extreme lie he told to stop Yellowstone spoilers

To EV or not to EV? Paralympian Will Bayley considers electric cars

Design

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

10 of the best artificial Christmas trees and all the trimmings

A Christmas wreath is one of the most heartening ways to say welcome (John Lewis/PA)

11 wonderful wreaths and garlands to style up your space

<p>Project by Beata Heuman, featured in ‘Every Room Should Sing’ </p>

Read ’em and keep: The eight must-have interior design books

Royal Family

Prince William stars in first ever TikTok as King opens foodbank

<p>Denzel Washington nervously shakes King Charles III’s hand at the ‘Gladiator II’ premiere</p>

Denzel Washington botches King Charles handshake at Gladiator premiere

Many happy returns to work: King Charles celebrates 76th birthday

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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This is the reason Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are both suspended after Netflix boxing match

This is the reason Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are both suspended after Netflix boxing match

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Expert picks the internet's most popular pieces of advice to follow - and the ones to avoid

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Drake and Conor McGregor lose big bets after Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in Netflix clash

science-tech

Why you should never use a hand dryer in a public toilet according to a scientist

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HR expert warns against toxic 'pleasanteeism' workplace trend

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HR expert warns against toxic 'pleasanteeism' workplace trend

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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: 25 biggest reactions as Jake Paul wins Netflix fight

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BBC Children In Need raises more than £39m after star-studded live show