I knew I wasn’t earning enough, as I did a maternity cover role where I was expected to do the same amount of work but for significantly less pay.
The coronavirus crisis is affecting people's jobs all over the globe. Four women tell Refinery29 UK how it has already impacted their working lives.
The killing of Sarah Everard has exposed a deadly truth.
The first episode of Strangers, "Honeymooners"
Is it OK to remove these nine types of hair by plucking them? Or should we look to alternative ways of removal?
9 a.m. — Make a coffee and put a load of washing on. Book Katherine Ryan tickets for next year with my friend C. Yes! £30.50 for my share.
We’ve heard about breadcrumbing in dating, but what about when it comes to friendships? Should you really be offended and stressed out by that insincere text or is it just another annoyance of social media?
If you saw me on Zoom, you’d know I’m the embodiment of unapologetic imperfection.
More and more people are reporting having vivid and intense dreams right now. Even Chris Cuomo has talked about the phenomenon — but why is it happening?
Since noticing that my dating life has stagnated in the time since I cut my hair, it’s all I’ve been able to think about.
The first few days and weeks after a breakup can be overwhelming. We talked to an expert to find out how to get through them.
The rankings are based on numerous factors including each town's friendliness, sense of belonging and the quality of its amenities. Access to nature and open space – so vital for our mental health – is also folded in.
The selfie reigns supreme as social media’s most ubiquitous mode of personal representation.
This TikTok trend has helped redefine self-care.
We talk to new Hulu series 'Queenie' creator and author Candice Carty-Williams, and the show's stars Bellah and Dionne Brown about messy Black womanhood and why Queenie is radical and rare character to see on TV.
Going through a breakup? This is the most effective way to fall out of love with someone, according to a new study.
"Pregnancy privilege" is real.
Here's a rundown of our editors' favourite makeup and beauty products, straight from the heart of Refinery29.
Here's a rundown of our editors' favourite makeup and beauty products, straight from the heart of Refinery29.
Is it possible to have healed “too much” following a bad romantic experience?
Some Bridgerton fans object to the Will and Alice Mondrich’s increased screentime this season. They don’t see the point in their storyline. In a series about love and the ways in which it can change lives, showing a Black couple loving on each other – fully, fundamentally, and without struggle — is the point.
The south is often seen as hostile territory for the LGBTQ+ community — not wholly without cause. But for the queer and trans folks who call the south home, there’s power in loving one another during unlovable times.
The landmark show proves just how mainstream veganism has become in 2019.
The F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement has grown even more traction in recent years. But just how realistic is it to retire early?
There are calls to be more productive while we're spending more time at home. But here's why being bored can actually be healthy and helpful.
The best (and worst) places to live as a woman in Britain have been revealed – and the rankings might surprise you.
We arrive at Malham Cove where we've planned to do a hike. We spend some time on top taking pictures before heading back down to the bottom. I collect fridge magnets from every place I visit so I decide to buy a Yorkshire fridge magnet in the visitor centre on the way out for £1.
She may be the no.1 cricket bowler in the world but Sophie Ecclestone knows how to have fun and let her hair down.
The difference between TikTok's two biggest subcultures.
Studies show that women are more inclined to be generous with their cash. But does that mean we should be happy for female billionaires?
Struggling for what to read next? September has plenty of new book offerings. These are the ones Refinery29 are excited to either try or revisit.
Is your personality type another hindrance in the workplace? The UK's first ever Black Introvert Week is providing a platform and space for support for Black introverts in the UK.
More than anything else, the people are livestreaming. In this time of social distancing, you can suddenly stream pretty much any kind of event you'd otherwise want to attend — from concerts to guided yoga flows, to even Virtual Passover seders.
Wenn wir sparsam zu sein, freut sich unsere Geldbörse. Warum sollte das gleiche Prinzip also nicht auch auf unsere Aufmerksamkeit zutreffen?
Check out our picks for things to see, do, watch and listen to in April.
Beauty brands are increasingly embracing ethical principles. Here's our pick of the best.
Impervious to trends, technology and time, here are the old school beauty products we're still addicted to.
86-year-old author, activist and doctor Nawal El Saadawi talks to Refinery29 about the veiling of the mind, modern feminism and losing her fear of death.
Bored of Slade and Mariah? Why not try out Refinery29 UK's Christmas indie playlist!
This is how a senior analyst in Brunswick East, Melbourne, who has a $100,000 salary, spends her money in a week.
"Activism isn’t just a pastime anymore — it’s our only hope," writes climate change activist Kendall Kieras.
One woman tells Refinery29 why she sold her pricey London home and upped sticks to move further north in England.
Took him long enough.
What was in Ivanka's bag?
Your midheaven sign, which is actually an angle on your chart located at the cusp of your tenth house, can tell you what your career looks like, your ideal job, and how you find success. Here's what yours means.
A new report has revealed the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the UK rental market, with many towns benefiting from an influx of young renters while London's popularity continues to drop.
This is where your gift of gab comes from.
The best restaurants, beaches, and tourist attractions in Barcelona.
