Amber O'Connor

Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s

Amber is an experienced journalist working as a Money and Lifestyle reporter, having joined Reach’s Under 35s team in 2024. She writes across multiple titles, including The Mirror and OK! Magazine. She’s previously worked for Cosmopolitan and The Mirror, producing features and lifestyle content. Her writing has also appeared in Elle, Women’s Health, and Yahoo News. Amber regularly covers fashion, health, wellness, travel, homes, money, and real-life stories. Her work has seen her interview celebrities, politicians, and high-profile figures, such as Mel B, Patrick Vernon, and the Crown prosecutor behind the first cyberflashing conviction. She is passionate about women’s safety. Throughout her career, arts, culture, and travel have been key focuses. During the European leg of Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, she worked as a specialist reporter for Reach. She’s also reported live from Lady Gaga’s The Monster Ball Tour. Amber loves highlighting hidden gems in the UK and international destinations. Amber has visited and reported on destinations such as Santa Monica, Bucharest, Lake Como, and Valletta. When she’s not planning her next trip, she can be found curled up on her sofa with a good book.

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An aircraft operated by low cost airline Ryan Air prepares for take-off on June 12, 2026, at the Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport

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Two Easyjet aircrafts are seen at Geneva Airport

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Jet2's message to all passengers flying with soft-sided suitcases

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The shop is selling kitchen essentials

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