So restrictions lifted and social plans rolled around and, of course, I was excited – who wouldn’t be, after a year stuck at home? But before I accepted every girls’ weekend away invitation, every spa break suggestion and every postponed hen party, one thing gave me pause for thought: leaving […]
People who have used the buy now, pay later (BNPL) service Klarna are being declined when applying for mortgages, Refinery29 has learned. Twenty-six-year-old Nicki (who didn’t want to give her real name) works in publishing, earns £32,000 per year plus bonuses and is based in London. Last year she applied […]
Each time COVID-19 rates dropped over the last year and a half, conversations would inevitably move towards the return to ‘normality’. But with spiking infection rates creating a continuous cycle of national lockdowns, it often felt like the end was moving further and further away. While we all got pretty […]
Despite its concern for the wellbeing of people, the health and wellness industry often fails to consider the welfare of the planet. But the incredible brands awarded here in the Health & Wellness category of the Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards are on a mission to set that right. From […]
Road transport is one of the biggest sources of pollution in the UK, and cars are among the worst offenders. But where lies the greatest problem, also lies the greatest opportunity for change – and the winners in our Motors category are eco-friendly cars and innovative initiatives taking radical strides […]
In 2018, scientists found that tourism accounted for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, prompting an industry-wide call for hospitality businesses to take a stand on sustainability. But the winners in our Travel & Leisure category have been ahead of the curve in driving change and disrupting the travel […]
Did you know that food production is the single greatest impact humans have on the planet? From soil depletion and food waste to dizzying greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, it’s clear that our current food system is in urgent need of repair. The winners in the Food & Drinks category […]
The fashion industry has a major role to play in slowing climate change and ensuring a more sustainable future for our planet. Unsustainable practices within the industry have a significant impact on social and environmental development, currently employing more than 300 million people globally across the value chain – many […]
Summer seems finally to have arrived in the UK – better late than never! But even though we’re all about iced coffee and beach Airbnbs at the moment, it probably won’t be long before our thoughts turn autumnal. Ikea is clearly hoping so, anyway, by announcing a new limited edition […]
Camila Cabello is known for keeping it real and refusing to put up with being body-shamed. Now, in a TikTok shared on Friday, the “Havana” singer spoke honestly about embracing her body and not allowing herself to succumb to body-shaming impulses. “I was just running in the park minding my […]
