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Life and style
The unofficial arrival of summer brings some outstanding sales on our favorite warm-weather gadgets, beauty products and running gear14 of the very best deals from REI’s 2026 anniversary sale, vetted…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Summer
As temperatures soar across the UK, chill your space – and avoid energy-guzzling aircon – with our pick of the best fans, from tower to desk to bladeless• The best…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Addicted to your devices? According to experts, not all screen time is created equal. Here are some healthier ways to spend time onlineThe average UK adult spends around 7.5 hours…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Sleep
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal• The best mattresses for back…
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Fashion
Take your lead from Harry Styles and go for short shorts, or dig out your favourite knee-length pair Continue reading...
May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Life and style
The more we learn about the gut, the more we realise how central it is to health. Here are 16 ways to look after it, from making sure we get…
May 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Money
Are you or you partner a secret spender? Take part in our experimentWe’re looking for couples, who don’t often open up about their finances with each other, to take part…
May 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Architecture
Architect of modernist houses who combined an attention to materials with a sensitivity to space indoors and out The architect and gardener Peter Aldington, who has died aged 93, had…
May 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Technology
Whether you want to improve your home’s security or simply know who’s at the door, the latest generation of smart doorbells will help put your mind at ease• The best…
May 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Life and style
A casual arrangement became something more substantial for Shani and Can, who are happy living in the moment• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life,…
May 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Pets
Some cheap fakes contain toxic chemicals that make pets seriously unwell – and leave you with a big billYou want to save money whenever you can so when you see…
May 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Family
Your mother expects to be taken on holiday and your siblings aren’t pulling their weight, so you’re right to be angry as things clearly aren’t fairFor years, it has fallen…
May 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Fashion
Whether it’s sandals comfy enough for walking, linen trousers or timeless sunnies, the secret to great summer style is all about keeping things simpleDon’t overthink it. That’s the key to…
May 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Fashion
From Nike Mind, with its pre-game benefits, to recovery shoes from Hoka, bulbous sporty footwear is moving into fashionable circles. Will we see it beyond the jogging track this summer?•…
May 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Fashion
From rinsing wool in a colander to deep cleaning your washing machine, here are 15 expert tips to help your clothes last and last• How to make your leather last…
May 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Women's dresses
Whether you want floaty, floral, midi or maxi, the perfect summer dress should be versatile and easy to style. Here are 30 of our favourites this season• Jess Cartner-Morley’s May…
May 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Crosswords
As we approach a milestone in Guardian setting, here are some treats from the archiveThe Guardian is approaching its millionth cryptic clue. There is, of course, no overall database that…
May 6, 2026
· 1 min read
Theatre
It showcased the biggest stars of the day, including Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise and Shirley Bassey, before becoming a bingo hall, a church and a squat. It…
April 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Pizza
We put seven top pizza ovens – from gas to wood-fired to electric – through their paces to find the ones worth firing up at home• The best (and worst)…
April 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Chanel
Show features pink denim and suit printed with headlines from Gabrielle Chanel’s time in resort townChanel’s honeymoon period with the new designer Matthieu Blazy is showing no signs of cooling.…
April 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Fashion
Plus stylists’ picks for refreshing your wardrobe and your most-shopped items of AprilThis story was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here…
April 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Money
From a country cottage with double-height bookshelves to a new-build flat in London with ‘period’ panelling hiding tech Continue reading...
April 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Women
A new claim is doing the rounds online: that women who are too nice risk getting an autoimmune disease. And while aspects of this message are clearly dubious, there’s a…
April 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Fashion
From catwalk versions to online vintage finds, the workwear staple is being recast as a marker of laidback coolIn many wardrobes, the thick, checked shirt is usually found among the…
April 11, 2026
· 1 min read
Ethical and green living
The average Australian wedding has a greater carbon footprint than a typical household’s emissions. Here’s how to say ‘I do’ without huge environmental costsChange by degrees offers life hacks and…
April 4, 2026
· 1 min read
Women's shirts
It will come into its own in summer. Until then, try layering it with spring-ready jackets and chill-proof knitwear Continue reading...
March 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Men's fashion
Playful dressing is back, and our menswear expert has picked his top staples and styling tweaks for the new season, from stripes to moustaches• How to buy secondhand clothes online…
March 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Sustainable fashion
Rotate your trainers, oil your leather footwear and use toe protectors – and whatever you do, don’t chuck your shoes in the washing machineNow that trainers have supplanted smart shoes…
March 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Victoria Beckham
There was strictly no mention of estranged son Brooklyn, missing from front rowThe Beckham empire is a tangled web of family and fortune. After her Paris fashion week show on…
March 7, 2026
· 1 min read
Fashion
With the right styling, a hooded top doesn’t have to be restricted to travelling or working from home Continue reading...
February 6, 2026
· 1 min read
Fashion
In need of a February pep talk? Our fashion expert’s must-haves are here to lift your mood• How to dress in cold weatherLet’s get real. Few of us look or…
February 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Well actually
It is a little weird that beauty culture is convincing people to surgically saw off their facial skin and sew it back on tighterTell us: what are the best and…
November 20, 2025
· 1 min read
Life and style
Brandon, 28, and Christine, 27, became close friends when they worked together at a Covid testing lab. Now they live in different countries, but make time to continue their friendshipWhen…
January 10, 2025
· 1 min read