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<p>Consumers might be feeling the pinch, but it doesn't change where they sit in the financial pecking order</p>

This is why you think you’re poor when you’re not

After a CEO tried to claim he could no longer afford to work at his firm on a mere £250,000 salary, Helen Coffey looks into the phenomenon that sees us underestimate our wealth by 30 per cent

<p>Jonathan Ross has said life is ‘easier’ without alcohol</p>

I never thought I’d say this, but I might agree with Jonathan Ross

<p>Origin story: How you save your partner’s phone number might include a nod to your first meeting</p>

Let’s Unpack That

How you save your partner’s name in your phone says a lot about you

<p>Freedom and sexual prowess – this is Casanova’s reputation </p>

In Focus

Casanova is 300 years old – why is there still no female equivalent?

<p>The threats that Instagram poses to teenagers are the same as the ones they pose to us. They’re just magnified</p>

Instagram would’ve ruined my childhood if I’d had it as a teen

<p>Third wheeling: A man looks bored having drinks with a couple</p>

Why your friends wish you’d stop bringing your partner everywhere

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Meghan Markle and the death of self-help speak

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Meet the middle-class hoarder – and how to know if you’re one of them

<p>Haystack Dating at Night Tales, Hackney</p>

I went to London’s newest dating event – I’ll never use an app again

<p>Meetings where colleagues aren’t paying attention are a ‘waste of time’, says banking boss</p>

‘No texting in meetings’: Why we all forgot how to behave at work

<p>At The Star Inn, locals play dominoes by the fire while Lamborghinis idle outside – a gastropub that’s both boozer and destination</p>

£30 roasts, Michelin stars... has the gastropub lost the plot?

Fitness and wellness

<p>Running a marathon for the first time has meant being discerning about my kit</p>

Sports & Fitness

I’m running the London Marathon – these are my training essentials

From sweaty 5ks to rainy long-distance runs, these are the products getting me race-day ready

Sports & Fitness

I’m running the London Marathon – these are my training essentials

From sweaty 5ks to rainy long-distance runs, these are the products getting me race-day ready

<p>Running a marathon for the first time has meant being discerning about my kit</p>

<p>I taped my mouth shut every night to see if the Tiktok trend might actually be worth it</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

I tried mouth taping for three weeks, and the results surprised me

<p>My therapist advised me to pick up a copy of the book and the rest is history</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

How living with less changed my life

<p>With waiting lists for mental health services at an all-time high, many women are turning to AI for support</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Women are using ChatGPT as a free therapist

<p>Research suggests autoimmune diseases in women could be linked to behaviour and environment, as well as biology</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Is there a link between anger and autoimmune disease in women?

<p>Research suggests autoimmune diseases in women could be linked to behaviour and environment, as well as biology</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Is there a link between anger and autoimmune disease in women?

<p>'Prison workouts' use little-to-no equipment to build strength and fitness</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Use this ‘prison workout’ to build strength without weights

<p>Biohackers follow personalised protocol to optimise their health</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

What is biohacking – and can you actually hack your health?

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Food features

<p>Rick Stein has been credited with changing the way Britain eats</p>

Rick Stein on 50 years of fish, fame and ‘ruining’ Cornwall

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<p>Meghan Markle is a fan of the glass jam jar, but her obvious top tip to wash them out and reuse them was met with much mirth this week</p>

Jam is under threat – here’s why your breakfast just got pricier

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<p>Two sides of the same appetite: street-level spaghetti or sky-high tasting</p>

Fine & Dime: Two wildly different meals, one delicious new food column

<p>'No mother wants a teddy cuddling a pink prosecco bottle – trust me'</p>

No mother wants a teddy cuddling a pink prosecco bottle – trust me

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Recipes

<p>This Thai-style red curry is ready in under 15 minutes – quicker than a takeaway</p>

How to cook Thai food at home – inspired by ‘White Lotus’

<p>A high protein lunch with plenty of gut-loving fibre</p>

Dr Rupy’s one-tray salmon tikka bowl is a midweek gamechanger

<p>Start your day with a protein hit</p>

The anti-inflammatory oats that taste like chocolate pudding

Life Stories

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

Independent TV

<p>Ferne McCann attends the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards 2022 at Grosvenor House on October 24, 2022</p>

Ferne McCann opens up on experiencing intrusive thoughts after birth

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Mother chimpanzee cuddles baby for first time after C-section

Jojo Siwa’s furious partner sends message to Mickey Rourke

<p>The Prince of Wales and Prince George in the stands during the Uefa Champions League quarter-final, first leg match at the Parc des Princes in Paris (Adam Davy/PA)</p>

Prince William tries hand at football punditry at Aston Villa in Paris

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Save up to 20% on luxury bags, jewellery and more at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>

Save over 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

Celebrate sunny days by elevating your outdoor furniture (Barker and Stonehouse/PA)

Outdoor living trends for entertaining and relaxing in style

Pastel tablescapes, springtime decor and craftwork to style up your space (Emma Bridgewater/PA)

Easter-themed decorations for stylish interior makeovers

Elevate the everyday with these utility room ideas (Garden Trading/PA)

9 fashionable and functional updates for laundry days

Royal Family

<p>The Duke of Sussex arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice, central London, on Wednesday</p>

Prince Harry’s ‘life is at stake’ over security, lawyer warns

<p>Meghan revealed that all of the As Ever products are currently made in the U.S.</p>

Meghan Markle reacts to Trump tariffs amid launch of her new business

<p>King Charles III and Queen Camilla seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during his coronation in 2023</p>

Charles and Camilla: How an imperfect relationship became a Trump card

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Women

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The Independent Influence List list on display at the Outernet

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

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The real reason why Demi Moore’s Golden Globes speech is going viral

Dating and Relationships

<p>Nicole Kidman, left, and Harris Dickinson in a scene from ‘Babygirl’, which explores an affair between a married woman and her intern</p>

The unfashionable truth about surviving infidelity by a top therapist

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Why it’s time to rethink cheating

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Why women across the world celebrate Galentine’s Day

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Quinta do Lago: What’s it like to stay and play at the Algarve’s ‘Disneyland for adults’?

Quinta do Lago: What’s it like to stay and play at the Algarve’s ‘Disneyland for adults’?

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China just 'exposed' a ton of luxury brands in a TikTok FYP takeover

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ChatGPT action figure trend has been taken over by LinkedIn users - and it's sparked a surprising debate

gaming

Nintendo Switch 2 US price will soar due to colossal tariff, report claims

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Coachella 2025: Lady Gaga shares sweet message to fan who gave her the viral black flowers

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Coachella 2025: Lady Gaga shares sweet message to fan who gave her the viral black flowers

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The Last of Us Season 2 opening scene already deviates from game in major way

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Will Katy Perry sing in space? Singer sends message to fans ahead of Blue Origin spaceflight