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At just £15, these M&S corduroy trousers come in 5 colours and fit true to size – they're selling fast
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (552+ words) Corduroy is back. Not in a niche, fashion-week-only kind of way. In a high street, actual-people-are-wearing-it kind of way. And M&S has quietly put together one of the better cord trousers of the moment. The fabric is 73% cotton, 25% modal…...
Fed up with damp laundry? Lidl's £39.99 rotary airer will make family washing days easier this spring and summer
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (227+ words) Not only is it a practical way to do your laundry, but it is also eco-friendly. By drying your clothes outdoors, you reduce your dependence on energy-hungry tumble dryers, thus helping to reduce your energy bills and reducing your carbon…...
At that price, it’s hard to resist: IKEA’s new £3 lamp is already turning heads
15+ hour ago (553+ words) As someone who has spent more time than I care to admit rearranging table lamps to get the "right" glow in a rented flat, I know how valuable a flexible, low-cost lighting option can be. This one ticks several practical…...
At just £9.99, Aldi's debuts 'beautiful' loafers that nail the quiet luxury look – this is when they land in stores
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (565+ words) Loafers have had a quiet but very steady comeback over the past few years. Not the kind of trend that announces itself loudly, then disappears by next season. More the kind that slips back in, gets adopted by practically everyone,…...
If your living room feels too bright at night, this £79 M&S floor lamp shoppers love could be the cosy fix
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (464+ words) If your living room is the place where everything happens, from homework and cartoons to late-night boxsets and a much-needed cuppa once the kids are in bed, the right lighting can completely change the feel of the space. And Marks…...
At just £8, this new IKEA lamp instantly gives your space a fresh, playful vibe
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (446+ words) The right pendant can turn a forgettable corner into something that feels styled and considered. And when it costs less than a takeaway, the transformation feels even sweeter. Lighting experts frequently point out that illumination shapes how we experience space....
This is the average pocket money in the UK (and it’s more than you think)
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (788+ words) Children are getting more pocket money than ever, new figures show. Parents handed out an average of "10.73 a week to their children in 2025. That's an 8% rise from "9.92 in 2024, beating the inflation rate of 3%. The data comes from GoHenry, a money…...
Stop binning these 'DO NOT EAT' packets from shoes – they might be your cheapest defence against damp and mould at home
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (514+ words) You know those little white sachets that fall out of new shoes or a handbag, plastered with shouting warning labels? In many homes they go straight in the bin, almost without a second glance. In a country where misted windows,…...
Still washing at 40°C? This hidden laundry ingredient could clean better at 30°C and quietly cut your energy bills
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (541+ words) You probably spend more time choosing a cycle than thinking about what sits inside your detergent bottle. On UK shelves, bright boxes shout about freshness and stain-busting power, but the real work in the drum happens out of sight. Hidden…...
Bathroom door keeps swelling and jamming? How I shrank it back to size in days with one moisture-busting gadget
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (555+ words) Anyone who has battled a bathroom door that jams half open will recognise the scene: shoulder barges, slippers skidding on tiles and that flash of panic that this time the door might not open. For one homeowner, the problem returned…...