Cosmopolitan editor steps down

After four years at Bauer Media, Cosmopolitan editor Claire Askew has decided to step down.

During her time at the magazine, Askew has overseen multiple Bachelor of the Year competitions, highlighted the issue of emotional and verbal abuse, and launched the its first Pride issue, recognising leading LGBTQI campaigners.

She leaves on April 6. No announcement has been made regarding her replacement as yet.