Andrea Thompson
Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was recently named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work highlighting the impact of Covid on gender equality.
Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications over her 20 year career including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire Andrea is passionate about telling the stories of those often marginalised by the mainstream media and oversaw a feature about rape in the Congo that won the title an Amnesty Media Award. She also champions women's empowerment, sustainability and diversity and regularly chairs panels and speaks at events about these topics. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Vice Chair and looks after Diversity and Inclusion. She regularly mentors young women from under represented communities trying to break into the media industry.
Latest articles by Andrea Thompson
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How to embrace change and take risks to get the career you want
Three women reveal how embracing change and taking risks has got them to where they want to be...
By Andrea Thompson
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World Water Day: What You Need To Know
World Water Day: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?
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International Women's Day: Sixthformers Descend On Parliament To Campaign For Equal Number of Female MPs
International Woman's Day: 70 Sixth Form Girls Descend On Parliament To Launch 50/50 Campaign – A Bid To Make 50% Of All MPs Women
By Andrea Thompson
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Super Tuesday : Everything You Need To Know
So What Makes Super Tuesday So Er… Super?
By Andrea Thompson
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Human Rights Heroines Take The Lead At Today's Annual UN Geneva Summit
The Beauty Queen Taking On China's Human Rights Abuses, And Other Highlights From Today's Geneva Summit
By Andrea Thompson
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What Do You Say To An 8-Year-Old Girl Who Has Just Escaped ISIS?
The psychologist helping ISIS victims rebuild their shattered lives...
By Andrea Thompson
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Are You Ready For Wet February?
With Dry January Over, Drink Insiders Are Gearing Up For Wet February This Weekend
By Andrea Thompson
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Marie Claire’s Features Director Andrea Thompson vows to #BREAKFREE from Mum Guilt
Breaking free from Mum Guilt
By Andrea Thompson
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8 easy cocktail recipes...
The only 8 cocktail recipes you'll need this summer...
By Andrea Thompson
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How Do New Alcohol Limits Compare To Those Around The World?
Alcohol limits around the world
By Andrea Thompson
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The Gun Toting 4-Year-Olds Destined To Be Terrorists: 7 Shocking Pictures You Have To See
The image of round-faced 4 year old Isa Dare wearing mini army fatigues and looking confidently into the camera as he pledges to kill all non-Muslims is perhaps the most chilling part of the latest Islamic State execution video.
By Andrea Thompson
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Easy Escapes: Koh Samui, Thailand
Andrea Thompson kicks back on a super-stylish villa break with guaranteed winter sun
By Andrea Thompson
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Easy Escapes: Le St James Bouliac, Bordeaux, France
Andrea Thompson enjoys a short break to a cultured city renown for wining and dining
By Andrea Thompson
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Christmas Gift Books People Will LOVE To Find Under The Tree
Struggling for a Christmas present inspiration? Check out the following book-shaped gifts.
By Andrea Thompson
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Things You Can Learn From Millionaire Business Women
Self-made millionaire and business psychologist Dr Jude Miller conducted a three-year study of 200 female millionaires to discover how they achieved a level of wealth most of us can only dream of. Here, she reveals the secrets behind their success.
By Andrea Thompson
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Dermot O'Leary: The 6 Books That Shaped My Life
X Factor host and BBC Radio 2 presenter Dermot O’Leary, author of new memoir The Soundtrack to My Life, reveals the books that shaped his life.
By Andrea Thompson
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David Nicholls On Us: You Will Love It As Much As One Day
This month’s hotly tipped read is Us (£10, Hodder & Stoughton), a bittersweet love story about the history of a marriage spanning more than 20 years. Its author, David Nicholls, exclusively tells Marie Claire why readers will love it just as much as his One Day...
By Andrea Thompson
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Infidelity Anonymous: How To Survive If It Happens To You
As the UK’s first support group launches for victims of infidelity, its founder Andrew Marshall offers his tips for survival if it happens to you.
By Andrea Thompson
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Great British Boltholes: The Wood Norton, Evesham, Worcestershire
Andrea Thompson checks into an easy-to-love country house hotel
By Andrea Thompson
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Galvin at Windows, Hilton, Park Lane
It’s a breathtaking view over London from the 28th floor of the Hilton at 22 Park Lane, but that’s not the best thing about Galvin at Windows...
By Andrea Thompson
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Roka, Charlotte Street
Roka combines great atmosphere with great quality food. A fine place to eat out with friends or for a lively date in London...
By Andrea Thompson
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Maze Grill, Mayfair
As the launch of David Beckham’s secret London restaurant venture fast approaches, we visited the Beckhams' favourite Gordon Ramsay eatery and sampled Victoria’s all-time favourite dish.
By Andrea Thompson