Just about everybody’s talking about it, or is aware of the heated debate over whether it is appropriate for the Netflix series Adolescence to be shown in schools, to tackle online misogynistic attitudes. The show has been a massive success and within just 11 days in March, became the most-watched UK series ever on Netflix, with over 66k views.

Once you master the basics of risotto, the options are endless. To make it easier on busy weekdays, you can
make the base in advance, then finish it off just before serving

Our Head of Social Causes and Sub-Editor Teresa Parker was joined by BROOD Editor-in Chief Lolo Stubbs at an event in Parliament on the 2nd December 2025 to mark ten years of coercive control legislation. Teresa organised the event through her consultancy Teresa Parker Media, in partnership with Hawkins, Laxton & Co, which is run by her former colleagues Clare and Sian.

Have you ever found yourself in a situationship that doesn’t serve you? You’re not sure why, you can’t quite put your finger on it, but deep down, something doesn’t feel right. Your gut is nudging you, your heart feels heavy, the energy is off, and somewhere in the background, the alarm bells are starting to ring.

Nicola Wood is a leading entrepreneur, hair professional, and founder of Hair Made Easi, the trailblazing brand synonymous with innovation of high-quality hair tools and products.

Real stories from Danielle Nicholls and Sophie Austin, plus expert insight from Dr Andrew Conway Morris

In this edition of Auntie Cath Cooks, Catherine Tyldesley shares two fresh, flavour-packed recipes perfect for busy family life — a chilled honey chicken poke bowl and a hot soy beef poke bowl. Simple, satisfying and full of goodness, they’re ideal for an easy lunch or midweek dinner.

Discover how Lisa Johnson, award-winning entrepreneur and mum of twins, went from £30,000 in debt to building a multi-million-pound business in just seven years. In this exclusive interview, Lisa shares her journey through adversity, her strategies for scaling with passive income, and her honest advice for parents and entrepreneurs seeking financial freedom, work-life balance, and lasting impact. Keywords: Lisa Johnson, entrepreneur, passive income, business strategy, work-life balance, financial freedom, mumpreneur, online business, success story.

Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the conversation around marriage by embracing pre‑nups as a practical tool rather than a taboo. Armed with better financial literacy, greater access to information, and a realistic understanding of modern relationships, younger couples are approaching marriage with both romance and long‑term planning in mind. For many, a pre‑nup isn’t about mistrust — it’s about mutual respect, transparency, and protecting the lives they’ve built before saying “I do.”

Discover how to explore Italy, France, and Spain on a family budget with Eurocamp. From Lake Garda’s Bella Italia to Domaine De La Yole and Playa Joyel, get real tips on lodges, on-site amenities, kid-approved activities, and off-season travel—without sacrificing comfort or fun.

Mum-of-two Megan Ford shares how family life, late nights, and a passion for purposeful play sparked the beginnings of Ellor & Co — proving that big dreams really can start at the kitchen table.

The Women of the Year Awards are back for 2026, with nominations now open to celebrate exceptional women making an impact across the UK. From business and leadership to community and motherhood, this is a timely reminder to recognise the women whose work deserves to be seen.

Struggling to get your little ones to sleep in a stifling bedroom? From clever daytime blackout tactics and safe on-the-go shading with SnoozeShade, to expert routine adjustments from pediatric sleep specialist Amanda Marks and soothing audio tracks from Bedtime Story Co, we’ve got your ultimate guide to keeping kids cool, calm, and safely asleep during a summer scorcher.

Parents want their little ones to adopt healthy habits as soon as they can walk, and nowhere is there greater emphasis than personal hygiene.

Confidence is a preference, as Damon Albon (Blur) once stated.

If confidence was indeed something we could choose, would we choose it?

I’m not sure that everyone would drink the magic potion even if it was that easy, as I think confidence can be associated or frankly confused with arrogance, it’s ugly second cousin.

Inspirational Dad of three Steve Oliver co-founded the globally renowned business musicMagpie in 2007, following the collapse of Music Zone (the business he was Managing Director of at the time). musicMagpie is a leader in the re-commerce of consumer technology (including smartphones, tablets, consoles and wearables), disc media (including CDs, DVDs and games) and books, with sustainability running to the very heart of its operations.