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Experts have finally revealed the difference between going 'out' - and going 'out-out'. The long-standing dilemma of how to tell whether you are out for a few drinks or out for the night was famously brought to the fore by comedian Micky Flanagan. Now a team of researchers have settled the dispute by revealing going ‘out-out’ means clearing your diary for the following day, going to a nightclub and staying out later than planned. Dodging a curfew set by your...

As Pride season gets in to full swing Bisexual Activist Lewis Oakley gives his take on the Pride over Profit debate.

For anyone who, like me, finds themselves compulsively having to bob their head over the brim of a newspaper at every stop on the Underground they will attest that "seat politics" is a real and ever-present conundrum for London commuters. On the one hand if you miss a blue badge or walking stick you risk being chastised by other travellers and pretty much feeling rubbish about yourself for the rest of the day. On the other if you incorrectly adjudge someone to...

Millions of Brits struggle to spend time with their own friends - because they are too busy or can't afford to catch up, a study has found. Hectic work schedules and a lack of cash mean three quarters of the nation don't get as much face-to-face time with their pals as they would like. And while six in 10 admit staying in touch with friends is easier than ever before thanks to social media and mobile phones, more than a...

Hana is from East Africa, where she grew up, studied art, worked and started a family. But, just over a year ago Hana had to flee her home country for the safety of herself and her son. She found herself homeless in London and unable to get a job. Now, thanks to donations from the public, Hana has enrolled on a beauty therapy course and will be able to pursue her dream career in the beauty and fashion industry. Hana’s...

With confidence in a divided Conservative government’s ability to negotiate a Brexit that makes sense for Britain, Europe and Northern Ireland at an all-time low – both at home and abroad, Theresa May urgently needed some good news. And according to the front pages of the newspapers that have been cheerleaders for Brexit and more likely to scream “traitors” than report concerns from any quarters, the “Brexit Dividend” is just the good news soundbite that our PM needed. This week...

For many leading companies, attracting the best and brightest young graduates as well as retaining staff, is a major business priority. Sarah Canniford, Senior Corporate Volunteering Development Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, explains how a charity partnership can help meet this objective. Charity partnerships have become a vital part of the business model for many companies, demonstrating that they are socially aware and keen to give something back. At Macmillan Cancer Support, we believe this will help with recruitment and...

A leading dating app is set to remove its swiping function after new research revealed 68 per cent of Brits aged 18-30 think it’s a shallow way of connecting with people online. Badoo has announced it is set to replace swiping with a new live stream feature this summer as a trial run. The move is to cater for millennials who want more “real” experiences after research showed many are choosing to speak on the phone instead messaging and choosing...

Brits work their way through as many as 29 different stages before finally purchasing an item of clothing online, with free delivery, reviews and money off vouchers considered first. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the process of finding something you like and then buying it involves an hour and 20 minutes of mulling things over and getting the opinions of two other people. Shoppers will also watch videos of celebrities or models wearing the items to see how it...