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Showbusiness Correspondent for The Daily Mail, Mail Online and The Mail on Sunday. Journalist & Young Campaigner of the Year nominee & winner 2022.

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Molly Clayton
7 months
🗞️Some new career news! Delighted to say I have been promoted to Showbusiness Correspondent for the Mail and will be starting the new gig in the new year. The new role will be focusing on digital first and across all three titles including @mailonline and both papers.
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1 year
Protestors jump onto court 18 at #WIMBLEDON half way through Dimitrov & Shimabukuro. Crowds cheering as they’re both removed.
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2 years
MoS Investigation❗️ - How Mayfair nightclubs are using young and impressionable women to lure in high-spending men by promising them free entry and complimentary drinks.
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2 years
5pm update from Wimbledon. (even though I'm tweeting it two hours late) The Duchess of Cambridge joined Tom Cruise and a host of other stars in the Royal Box at the Wimbledon women’s final on Centre Court. @mailplus
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4 years
First week @DailyMailUK complete. Loved it! 👩🏽‍💻
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2 years
Delighted and honoured to have won this years young Journalists #30towatch in the news category for the MoS. Congrats to all of the other amazing winners looking forward to seeing what’s next to come 🥳
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6 months
First day on the Mail’s Showbiz Desk today!
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4 years
Unbelievable proud, thrilled, excited and emotional to have been offered a role to work for @DailyMailUK . Now to relax with bubbles until the hard work starts in September. Dreams come true! 🍾👩🏽‍🎓📰
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Finally graduated!
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Molly Clayton
3 years
What an overwhelming few days. Ending my 3rd week at the Mail on Sunday with a splash... and on such an important topic ❤️ #SarahEverard
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Page 3 byline today! 🥳
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Today marks a year since I joined The Mail on Sunday as a news reporter from a trainee at the Daily Mail. What a year it’s been working with some of the best in the industry, who knows what the next few will hold.🤞🏼
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Fantastic new @DailyMailUK campaign urging people to help children in need. Figures show a million children do not have access to laptops or Wi-Fi across the UK. I feel very proud to have worked on this this week. I spoke to many families in need, please help if you can.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Final year project - Dementia: How dare you do this to my family. This radio project is in honour of my Grandad who unfortunately passed away at the weekend. Despite it being an emotional piece of work, I couldn’t be prouder of it. Give it a listen ❤️
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Molly Clayton
3 years
First picture byline and solo investigation in today’s Mail on Sunday. A look into the dark world of Telegram and the encrypted free app that allows users to access bots who are selling money, fake documents, armoury and drugs.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
EXPOSED: The Chinese designer fakes that are so convincing you need a microscope to tell they’re counterfeit. Investigation for today’s Mail on Sunday showing £27,000 worth of designer goods, can be bought for under £200.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
A year ago today on my 21st I made a video of everything I want to achieve by the time I’m 22. 1. Continue being happy and grateful 2. Graduate with a 1st 3. Secure a successful career in journalism 4. Sell my car 5. Travel to 3 new places Happy to say I’ve completed them all!
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3 years
Work from home with a cat life 😂❤️ I’ve been trying to get this on record all morning!!!!
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Page 4 recognition in today’s @DailyMailUK for @LukeVanceBarr , @HarriLine and myself for this years #30towatch awards. Looking forward to the (in person!) ceremony next week. 🎉
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2 years
Thrilled to have been shortlisted for Young Campaigner of the Year for The Mail on Sunday's War on Food Waste campaign! Great to see the campaign listed as Campaign of the Year as well as Mail Force's Ukraine appeal. Congrats to all other nominees! 🎉🥳
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Society of Editors UK
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The shortlist has today been announced for the @EditorsUK Media Freedom Awards 2022. Congratulations to all those shortlisted - we look forward to celebrating your achievements on the evening of 9 November 2022 🏆
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1 year
Second round of #JustStopOil protestors today in court 18 at #WIMBLEDON Interrupted the Boulter v Saville match just 10 mins min.
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Molly Clayton
3 years
I feel very lucky and very privileged to have been at Clapham Common tonight. Yes I was there as part of the press, but I was also there as a woman and as a supporter for all women and #SarahEverard
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Incredibly proud of @LeeClayton_ and @talkSPORT tonight. My true inspiration in everything I do. Sending all my congratulations 🤩 A prime example that all hard work pays off💪🏼❤️😘 #talksport #SJA2019 #family
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Molly Clayton
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MoS Investigation❗️- Shocking emails that expose why, after years of promises, Ministers MUST crack down on UK’s ‘sex for rent’ scandal. We went undercover to reveal how men are taking advantage of young vulnerable women by offering free accommodation in exchange for sex.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Fantastic to see the proclamation of King Charles III yesterday morning at St James’s Palace. Although it’s been a sad few days, these events always make it exciting to be working in news. Via @mailplus
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Molly Clayton
4 years
A week of bylines... 3 today! Still very surreal seeing my name in the paper. Only way is up.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Incredibly honoured to have been shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year by the @PressAwardsuk ! Nominated alongside some other fantastic journalists including my amazing colleague @NatashaLgstone . Proud of us😁♥️ #MailonSunday
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Molly Clayton
6 months
First day and first byline yesterday! Thought #MrBatesvsPostOffice was and is fantastic. Well worth the watch.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Final day at Wimbledon today after a busy two weeks. Hopefully see you next year! #Wimbledon
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Nice surprise on my desk this morning. Makes working a Saturday a little bit easier! @EditorsUK #MediaFreedomAwards
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Thrilled to say I am graduating with a 1st after 3 years of hard work. I have also been put foward for a @BJTC_UK award by my tutors. Well done to everyone else recieveing results and graduating this year ❤️
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Britons offering shelter to Ukrainian refugees say they are 'ashamed' by the Government's continued failure to close a loophole that is keeping hundreds of children out of the UK, despite MP’s saying it would be sorted within a matter of days last month.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Thank you to @MHPC for tonight’s #30ToWatch awards. A fantastic evening surrounded by amazing talent and incredible journalists. Honoured to have even been considered.
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Few bylines from this weeks Mail on Sunday!
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Molly Clayton
2 years
EXCL INTERVIEW: A MOTHER has described how a gang sexually assaulted her less than a minute after she entered Facebook’s virtual online world. The episode will raise further concerns that the metaverse - a 3D virtual world - will become a space for criminals to operate. #MoS
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Molly Clayton
1 year
Got the hoover out!
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Molly Clayton
1 year
Fantastic evening at the @PressAwardsuk last night. Congratulations to all winners and nominees. Proud to have been nominated with so many young and inspiring journalists.
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Molly Clayton
1 year
Great to see the @dailystar picking up my exclusive from the weekend for their splash. The number of Rough Collies has dropped to an all time low as the number of new puppies registered has plummeted 94 per cent since 1979. Via @mailplus -
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Molly Clayton
4 years
And again... hopefully it will become a daily thing!
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Molly Clayton
3 years
This is really excellent. A number to call whilst walking home which is open until 3am. Save it and share it 📱 If anyone knows of any similar London based organisations please share.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Had the @leedsbeckett journalism course awards this evening and I’m pleased to say I got one for the mantelpiece! I guess all I can say is watch this space and let’s see where I am in 5 years 🥳 Thank you @karlhodge and the whole team for the best 3 years ❤️
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Molly Clayton
2 years
This one has been a long time coming and I’m very excited to see it finally in print. Please give it a read. And in regards to the pic… I promise @NatashaLgstone and I are not that scary 😜
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Molly Clayton
1 year
Back at Wimbledon today doing some story prep ahead of the championships. My favourite two weeks of the summer 😍🎾
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Molly Clayton
2 years
EXCL: The UK’s largest online grocery retailer, Ocado, is going to scrap Best Before dates in a bid to eradicate food waste, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. And protestors threw rape alarms at Charing Cross police station last night to mark a year since the Sarah Everard vigil.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
I want Jodie Comer’s whole wardrobe from @KillingEve I love all of her outfits so much #KillingEve3 - also please watch it if you haven’t, it’s amazing 😁
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Early tune in to watch @LeeClayton_ . Not sure about the socks though! 😆
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Not quite how I expected to celebrate finishing my dissertation but what better way to celebrate than a walk? Bye Beckett, thanks for the best 3 years❤️ @leedsbeckett @LeedsHacks
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Molly Clayton
2 years
And onto covering the next big sporting event of the summer! #EURO2022 #Lionesses
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Molly Clayton
2 years
This week the MoS reveals how thousands of Ukrainian children are stuck in Europe and being stopped from entering the UK under news rules sanctioned by the Home Office.
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Landlords furious at sky-high council bills for temp shelters & £100 charge to renew permits ⁦ @CampaignforPubs ⁩ Angry pubs accuse council jobsworths of sabotaging plans for Alfresco April
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Another glass ceiling smashed. @rachaelblackmor becomes the first woman to win the Grand National. #GrandNational2021 #MailonSunday
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Good start to the week this morning with my piece on page 7 about cosmetic surgery rising due to video calls and mask wearing. Study conducted by @CosmeticLegal
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Our investigation found that nightclubs are offering young women free entry into their businesses, whilst asking men for thousands of pounds for entry. Once inside, our reporters were told where to sit and what to drink and were left feeling exploited and vulnerable.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
A few 2021 highlights 🥰✨
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Molly Clayton
1 year
Understand the protestors managed to get the confetti in by hiding it in a Wimbledon Centre Court puzzle box.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
EXCL from this week’s MoS… CO-OP is to become the first British supermarket to introduce a ‘freeze me’ label across all their own brand milk in a victory for The Mail on Sunday’s campaign against food waste.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
EXCL: Tens of thousands of women are still being propositioned by vile landlords offering accommodation in exchange for sexual favours. Despite recent law changes, sleazy men still use online adverts to entice vulnerable female tenants into sharing a bed or other 'jobs'.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
After The Mail on Sunday revealed how a woman had been sexually assaulted after logging on to the metaverse last week, Meta has now introduced new safety features for its virtual online world. The ‘Personal Boundary’ feature will stop avatars coming within 4ft of each other.
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Big victory for The Mail on Sunday’s War on Food Waste campaign today as Morrisons has stopped using ‘use by’ dates on their milk bottles in a bid to tackle food waste.
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Super super proud ❤️
@inspireworknow
Inspiring Workplaces
3 years
Congratulations to @LeeClayton_ @talkSPORT who has been named one of our #InspiringLeaders 2021! To find out what made them stand out above the rest and what their colleagues say about them download the ebook here: #ex #culture #leadership
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Molly Clayton
3 years
I do have your book, Piers. But my goodness I have never ordered a book quicker after seeing a Mini Egg cookbook exists.
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Piers Morgan
3 years
BREAKING: Wake Up now at No9 in the Amazon book charts. Two days ago, it was No1800. Thanks to everyone who’s buying it. Great to see that real people care about defending free speech. Let’s get it to No1 & show the cancel culture wokies they will never win. 💪👊
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Just arrived to get my vaccine…. Realised it’s actually booked for NEXT Sunday. A day out in Esher it is 🥴💉
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Molly Clayton
4 years
My 98 year old Nanna has had the vaccine today. I cannot wait to give her a cuddle soon.
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3 years
‘I must stop going out to eat’ … she says with 3 bookings this week🥴
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Powerful piece by Ian Gallagher today. Proud to have been a part of the team at Windsor yesterday on this historic occasion. #MailonSunday
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Molly Clayton
3 years
All Pfizered up!!!!
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Stop the Stamp Swap madness! This week the MoS are calling on @RoyalMail to: 📮Delay the ban on old stamps from January 31 for a year. 🚩End the convoluted process to swap stamps for new ones. 📬A fresh push to advertising blitz to warn customers of the changes.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Here’s me being a nerdy journo #NewYorkTimes #journo
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Molly Clayton
3 years
1 year ago I submitted the piece of work I will always be most proud of and it’s a topic I will never stop fighting for ❤️
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Final year project - Dementia: How dare you do this to my family. This radio project is in honour of my Grandad who unfortunately passed away at the weekend. Despite it being an emotional piece of work, I couldn’t be prouder of it. Give it a listen ❤️
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4 years
Just done my morning walk and it’s made me very happy to see so many businesses getting ready to open up. Chatted to a woman who had tears in her eyes as she opened the doors to her restaurant.
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Sunday night swim 🏊🏼‍♀️
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Page lead today!
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Molly Clayton
3 years
The amount of women rushing to book self-defence classes has soared amid growing concerns they are unsafe on the streets.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
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@pressgazette
Press Gazette
4 years
Interview: Head of Talksport Lee Clayton on running a sports radio station with no sport during coronavirus lockdown (+video)
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Very excited by my morning delivery @WendyPMitchell . Thoroughly looking forward to reading, thank you 🥰
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2 years
Things we like to see ☺️
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Couldn’t be more excited to start in September! 😁😁😁
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2 years
EXCL: Apple farmers fear a trade deal with Australia that allows their farmers crops to be treated with banned pesticides could ruin their livelihood. Experts have warned the country allows the use of 33 hazardous chemicals in comparison to the UK’s four.
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4 years
Amaizng lunch @CrafthouseLeeds thank you to @katielyons_99 for making it even more special! #family #lunch
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3 years
Yay to going out on a job today!! And wearing some colour 💓
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1 year
Both protestors have been removed from court 18. Only 24 hours after the Duchess of Cambridge was sat on the same court. Play now suspended whilst they clean up. #WIMBLEDON #JustStopOil
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Molly Clayton
3 years
A Mail on Sunday investigation has found hundreds of day care services are closing at an alarming rate leaving dementia patients and carers without respite care and support.
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Came to see Kensington Palace and just one bunch of flowers has been laid by an elderly gentleman. Rest in Peace Prince Philip.
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2 years
EXCL: The BBC are raking in hundreds of thousands of pounds every year from magazines covered in plastic - despite admitting it’s bad for the environment, a Mail on Sunday investigation has found.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
Why do men still BEEP at women??? It’s disgusting, it makes me feel unsafe and it makes me not want to walk anywhere.
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Molly Clayton
3 years
I’m surprised this is even £1.40…should be free and then permanently banned.
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2 years
Bloody finally!
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Molly Clayton
2 years
I’ve tried to verify myself 3 times now and I refuse to try again. Pls help @verified
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3 years
FINALLY been offered the vaccine!!! Get me jabbed! 💪🏼💉
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Molly Clayton
4 years
It’s so upsetting and infuriating how much hate there is on here at the mo. Shouldn’t this be a time where we stand united and support eachother? So many people are struggling, don’t knock them, help them!
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Fantastic night at the @EditorsUK Media Freedom Awards. The Mail on Sunday’s War on Food Waste campaign won highly commendable campaign of the year. Incredibly honoured to play a part in it and make such a difference to the way retailers act upon food waste🎉💪🏼
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Sign the petition. Well done to Taylor Moss👏🏼
@AVMikhailova
Anna Mikhailova
3 years
EXC: MP backs mum's fight to win paid bereavement leave for women who lose their baby Taylor Moss, whose first child was stillborn at 23 weeks, has started a petition campaigning for the change At the moment there's no support for losses before 24 weeks
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Molly Clayton
2 years
Interesting concept from @Tesco . They might be less than 100 calories but aren’t they all full of sugar?
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Molly Clayton
1 year
Women’s final day at #Wimbledon 😍
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Businesses in Portugal have been forced to make staff redundant after the new amber decision. Whilst desperate hotel owners have had hundreds of cancellations.
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Molly Clayton
1 year
Fantastic morning at the Science Museum for the #GlobalWomensHealthIndex with @Hologic . Inspiring panel of women discussing the future of women’s health!
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Molly Clayton
3 years
First ever foreign lets gooo👩🏽‍💻
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Molly Clayton
3 years
Today’s byline. @andy_murray has blamed the National Tennis Centre for missing the Australian Open after claiming to have caught the virus there. He said the safety procedures are not good enough.
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Molly Clayton
4 years
First day complete! #leedsbusinessreview #NewPic 😊
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4 months
Made it to the front page this morning! The V&A museum are looking to hire an expert with an encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor Swift.
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