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    Kate McCusker

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    Kate McCusker is a freelance writer at Marie Claire UK, having joined the team in 2019. She studied fashion journalism at Central Saint Martins, and her byline has also appeared in Dezeen, British Vogue, The Times and woman&home. In no particular order, her big loves are: design, good fiction, bad reality shows and the risible interiors of celebrity houses.


    Latest articles by Kate McCusker

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      Countless corporations may have pledged to take a more active stance on inclusion in the months following last summer's BLM protests, but many Black and ‘ethnic minority’ professionals say efforts towards improving diversity in their workplace have since fizzled out. Abadesi Osunsade, founder and CEO of Hustle Crew, tells us how companies can ensure their anti-racism work is actually affecting change

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      'We are very lucky in the UK to have you.'

      By Kate McCusker

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      'I'm taking back what's mine.'

      By Kate McCusker

      Celebrity News
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      Royal News
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      *Starts humming 'California Gurls' by Katy Perry*

      Royal News
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      If you saw us eating all 48 of them, no you didn't.

      By Kate McCusker

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      Meghan Markle's ex-boyfriend has come to her defence following claims she 'bullied' palace staff

      By Kate McCusker

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      Whoops.

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      Royal News
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      She had a sign that said 'Chief Chick' above her door.

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      Why female role models will be crucial in our post-pandemic world

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      By Kate McCusker

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