Frances Millar, Daily Express Journalist Profile

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'Donald Trump's quiet catastrophe — US facing same ruin blighting UK'

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

Donald Trump's quiet catastrophe — US facing same ruin blighting UKDonald Trump's time in office has been uncompromisingly eye-catching but there's a less-talked-about problem rumbling behind the scenes. 09:29, Wed, Apr 9, 2025 | UPDATED: 09:33, Wed, Apr 9, 2025 Link copied Bookmark President Donald Trump is cutting vulnerable institutions nationwide (Image: Getty Images)My goodness Donald Trump seems hellbent on upending the world order.
'Gen Z are weirdos — and their TikTok crazes prove it'

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

Gen Z are weirdos — four TikTok crazes that prove itI'm absolutely fixated on the fresh-faced eccentricities of this generation's exhibitionists. 10:26, Wed, Apr 2, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:26, Wed, Apr 2, 2025 Link copied Bookmark OPINIONGen Z can even make the mundane go viral (Image: Getty)My fascination with Gen Z culture knows no bounds. I am obsessed with these fresh-faced weirdos. They don’t binge-drink, they socialise in video games, they own little fridges solely for skincare.
'I'm part Womble — here's my simple solution to the fast fashion problem'

4 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

I'm part Womble — here's my simple solution to the fast fashion problemThe rise of resale apps has made sustainable selling easier - but for die-hard secondhand enthusiasts like me, it's more than an app; it's a way of life. OPINIONWombling is for life, not just for apps (Image: Reach PLC)Napoleon's famous jibe that “England is a nation of shopkeepers” still holds true centuries later. And proudly so.
'Gardening experts predict fewer slugs — but I'm not taking any chances'

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

OPINIONGardeners' delight as slug numbers drop (Image: Getty)Garedener’ of Britain, rejoice! Raise your trowels in triumph, for we have struck a mighty blow against our most voracious foe! This year, the slugs that once laid waste to our cherished borders and beloved allotments will be fewer in number. The Royal Horticultural Society has spoken: a bitter winter and a dry spell have thinned their ranks. Huzzah!Yes.
Meghan Markle needs to stop trying so hard - her latest post gave me the creeps

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

Meghan Markle needs to stop trying so hard - her latest post gave me the creepsMeghan Markle tried to ‘elevate' St. Patrick's Day - but the result was more crap than craic. 13:13, Tue, Mar 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:15, Tue, Mar 18, 2025 Link copied Bookmark OPINIONMeghan Markle (Image: Netflix)Meghan Markle’s absurd attempt to ‘elevate’ St. Patrick’s Day was tone-deaf, ‘As Ever’.
'Avocados are over — and the humble turnip could be new superfood star'

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

Avocados are over — but this vegetable could be the next superfood starGardening guru Alan Titchmarsh calls out wellness warriors for their avocado obsession branding them hypocrites for indulging despite its huge carbon footprint. OPINIONThe days of avacado eating are numbered (Image: Getty)Holy guacamole! Avocados are set to rocket in price if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap a 25% trade tariff on Mexico - the world’s biggest supplier.
'I can't wait for Meghan Markle's next series, she should ignore the haters'

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

I can't wait for Meghan Markle's next series, she should ignore the haters and go for itIt's the Marmite show everyone is talking about. Love it or loathe it, series two is already in the pipeline, and I think it should be even more ludicrous.
'Paddington Bear fury shows how brilliantly bizarre British culture can be'

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

Paddington Bear fury shows how brilliantly bizarre British culture can beFor probably the first time in history a forensic tent was associated with the beloved bear creation of Michael Bond. 09:04, Wed, Mar 5, 2025 | UPDATED: 09:04, Wed, Mar 5, 2025 Link copied Bookmark OPINIONPaddington Bear's statue was stolen (Image: X/@LeeRJdillon)Some aspects of British culture are tricky to explain to outsiders aren’t they? Like cheese-rolling, or saying “sorry” instead of “hello”.
'I'm glad school playtime has been cut short... it's carnage out there'

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Frances Millar

I'm glad school playtime has been cut short... it's carnage out thereI despised being shoved out into the cold to stand in a miserable square of Tarmac when I was at school. 09:40, Wed, Feb 26, 2025 | UPDATED: 09:49, Wed, Feb 26, 2025 Link copied Bookmark School playgrounds are a battlefield (Image: Getty)School children are spending significantly less time playing outdoors than they did 30 years ago, according to a report.
If Andrew Gwynne hates all his constituents so much I have the perfect solution

2 months ago | msn.com | Frances Millar

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