Kate Samuelson
Kate Samuelson is The Week's former newsletter editor. She was also a regular guest on award-winning podcast The Week Unwrapped. Kate's career as a journalist began on the MailOnline graduate training scheme, which involved stints as a reporter at the South West News Service's office in Cambridge and the Liverpool Echo. She moved from MailOnline to Time magazine's satellite office in London, where she covered current affairs and culture for both the print mag and website. Before joining The Week, Kate worked at ActionAid UK, where she led the planning and delivery of all content gathering trips, from Bangladesh to Brazil. She is passionate about women's rights and using her skills as a journalist to highlight underrepresented communities. Alongside her staff roles, Kate has written for various magazines and newspapers including Stylist, Metro.co.uk, The Guardian and the i news site. She is also the founder and editor of Cheapskate London, an award-winning weekly newsletter that curates the best free events with the aim of making the capital more accessible.
Latest articles by Kate Samuelson
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A look back at Queen Elizabeth’s ‘no-fuss’ approach to illness
In Depth The monarch has skipped relatively few engagements over the years
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‘Japan’s Meghan Markle’: Princess Mako gives up title to wed ‘commoner’ sweetheart
In the Spotlight Former royal planning move to New York after row over marriage triggered PTSD
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MoD urged to investigate cover-up claims in murder of Kenyan woman
In the Spotlight Agnes Wanjiru was last seen with British soldier before her battered body was discovered in hotel septic tank
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Girls Night In: nightclubs facing boycott over ‘needle spiking’
In Depth Priti Patel demands police action amid reports of women being drugged via drinks and needles
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What are femcels?
In Depth Growing community at odds with male incel movement and its connection to violence
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Kimpton Fitzroy London review: is this the capital’s plushest pet-friendly hotel?
The Week Recommends Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and even hedgehogs are catered to as part of this five-star hotel’s ‘Pet-Kation’ package
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Prince William and the billionaire space race’s climate problem
Pros and Cons Carbon emissions of four space tourists ‘up to 100 times more’ than passenger on long-haul flight
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The pre-pandemic plan for US and Wuhan scientists to develop new coronaviruses
In the Spotlight Leaked 2018 grant proposal fuels theory that Covid-19 was created in lab
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The tally of Covid-19 vaccine deaths examined
feature Analysis of UK death registration data suggests very few people have died as direct result of Covid jab
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Fawsley Hall review: a sumptuous and historic staycation spot
The Week Recommends With its authentic Tudor hall and uber-modern luxury spa, this hotel in rural Northamptonshire is one of a kind
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Sucre restaurant review: a slice of Buenos Aires in the heart of Soho
The Week Recommends Open fire cooking and seasonal ingredients are at the centre of this newly opened Argentine eatery
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What is manifesting - and why is it trending on TikTok?
feature Gen Z social media users say the spiritual practice is changing their lives
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The ethics of having children in the age of climate change
In the Spotlight International survey finds one in four young people ‘hesitant’ about starting families amid global warming fears
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Sachi at Pantechnicon review: sensational sushi in a sublime setting
The Week Recommends Fresh ingredients used creatively is the game at this new Belgravia dining spot
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What is social prescribing?
feature Help beyond medication may become a lifeline for the NHS in post-pandemic times
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Nicki Minaj vs. Chris Whitty: chief medical officer takes on rap star
In the Spotlight Unlikely face-off sparked by her tweets questioning safety of Covid-19 vaccine
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Andrew Neil quits GB News: what next for the ‘Farage Channel’?
In Depth Veteran broadcaster presented only eight programmes for the floundering station
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Why Prince Andrew is staying silent over sex assault claims
Under the Radar Duke of York’s legal team reportedly instructed him ‘to refuse any request’ to discuss Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s lawsuit
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Hive at Selfridges review: honey-based restaurant lives up to the buzz
The Week Recommends High-quality honey from on-site hives adds a sweet twist to the French-inspired menu
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Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace - what the critics are saying
The Week Recommends New made-for-TV film follows royal couple’s decision to start new life in California
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Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You: what the critics are saying
The Week Recommends The Irish author‘s new book has been described as her best work yet - but not everyone is totally convinced
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14 of the best dog-friendly UK staycations: hotels and accommodation
The Week Recommends Featuring ‘doggie showers’, welcome bow ties and a specialist wine for pooches called ‘Tailwagger Creek’
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Is coffee running out?
In Depth Disruption caused by Vietnamese Covid restrictions is causing concern for the global supply
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Why Covid vaccine passports might backfire for Downing Street
In the Spotlight New research suggests coronavirus certification could be ‘counterproductive among the most hard-to-reach groups’
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