Andrea Thompson
Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Chair.
Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications for over 20 years including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy, events and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. She is passionate about telling the stories of those traditionally marginalised by the mainstream media and oversaw a feature about rape in the Congo that won Marie Claire an Amnesty Media Award. Andrea's weekly newsletter and column Andreas It List showcases her curated edit of the very best in fashion and beauty. She is a keen advocate of women's empowerment, sustainability and diversity and is a regular speaker at events. She also mentors young women from under represented communities trying to break into the media industry. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite
Latest articles by Andrea Thompson
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Forget Tinder: here's the latest gym craze for singles
London's singletons are opting for dumbells and protein shakes over cocktails and dinner.
By Andrea Thompson
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#HandsOffOurRights: Across the globe women’s basic reproductive rights are under attack.
Marie Claire UK's Editor in Chief, Trish Halpin, explains why we've launched a new campaign #HandsOffOurRights to fight back
By Andrea Thompson
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#HandsOffOurRights: Marie Claire editors unite around the fight to protect women's rights
Here are 6 reasons why you should get on board this International Women's Day and make your voice heard
By Andrea Thompson
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Helen Skelton showed how every day as a parent really is heaven and hell
There are far too many images of perfect parenthood on social media. I'm with mums like Helen Skelton, who tell it like it is.
By Andrea Thompson
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A new survey reveals the true mistreatment of female MPs
Rosena Allin-Khan, the new Labour MP for Tooting, talks to Marie Claire
By Andrea Thompson
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This is why Team Marie Claire thinks marching works
In 10 years time, when people ask you where you were for the biggest international march in history, what will you say?
By Andrea Thompson
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The Women's March : Everything you need to know…and how to prepare
Planning on coming to the Women's March on London this Saturday? Check out this 8 point guide
By Andrea Thompson
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Which of these types of drinker are you?
From the Sexy Drunk to The Black Out Drunk, we've all got our own drinking style. Here's how to to spot yours and deal with it.
By Andrea Thompson
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Can this woman change the way you eat forever?
Prepare to forget everything you know about healthy eating...
By Andrea Thompson
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How to make it big on Youtube
Patricia Bright, AKA award-winning beauty blogger BritPopPrincess reveals her tips for success in a crowded market
By Andrea Thompson
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I'm 22 and HIV positive - but determined to live my life to the full
A 22-year-old mother of three speaks about living with HIV in South Africa, where 6.8 million people are HIV positive - more than anywhere else in the world.
By Andrea Thompson
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So what's it really like to be a regular 18-year-old girl... And HIV positive
Teenager Ashley Rose Murphy, a motivational speaker and HIV/AIDS charity ambassador describes what it's like living with HIV positive.
By Andrea Thompson
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Could you run a business with your boyfriend?
Mixing business and pleasure isn’t for everyone, but there are plenty of successful partnerships out there that started out as relationships. Here's how they did it.
By Andrea Thompson
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How to make sure you don’t get talked over by a man, like Hillary
Here's how to channel your inner Hillary Clinton and not let 'manterrupting' bring you down...
By Andrea Thompson
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Here are the 6 skills employers are looking for in 2017
Want to supercharge your career by January? Get tooled-up with the most sought after skills bosses are looking for in 2017.
By Andrea Thompson
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These are the 6 things your boyfriend really needs to know about Movember
Every year, for one month, perfectly normal men across the globe, begin obsessively competing to grow the wildest, bushiest facial hair they can muster in 28 days to raise money for charity. But there's more to Movember than championing a new 'tache to show off on Facebook.
By Andrea Thompson
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International Day of the Girl
Today on International Day of the Girl, we celebrate the women and girls who inspire us to be better versions of ourselves.
By Andrea Thompson
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Join Marie Claire's #ShareTheLight campaign to give every girl an education
A staggering 62 million girls around the world are denied an education. Join our campaign to help transform their lives
By Andrea Thompson
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Writing your first novel: what you should know
Want to get published? The author behind this autumn's feted new crime series gives us the lowdown on how its done...
By Andrea Thompson
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How to launch a business in 30 days
Thinking of quitting the 9-5? Here's how to kick-start that business idea before the end of the summer...
By Andrea Thompson
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Have you hit a relationship milestone?
Our favourite relationship expert gives her best tips on getting over the most common issues faced by couples
By Andrea Thompson
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Lean in 15: My 7 golden rules, by Joe Wicks
Jo Wicks, AKA the 'Anti Diet Guy' gives us his top 7 Dos and Dont's for staying lean for life
By Andrea Thompson
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8 things I wish I'd known before writing my first novel
Award-winning author Kate Mosse reveals her top tips for making a career out of writing books
By Andrea Thompson
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Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
Here are 13 key moments of the Oscar Pistorius trial that you need to know...
By Andrea Thompson
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Thinking of starting your own business? Try this risk assessment first
Dreaming of going it alone? Here's how to risk assess your plan before taking the plunge
By Andrea Thompson
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Easy Escapes: Faro, Portugal
Dreaming of escaping? The perfect weekend beach break is just 3 hours away
By Andrea Thompson
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What makes a confident successful woman stay in a controlling relationship?
And how to spot the signs
By Andrea Thompson