Boss of City regulator accused of threatening consumer group over £9.1bn car loan scheme
FCA chief, Nikhil Rathi, warned of ‘adverse consequences’ if challenge made to settlement, court filings allege
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
A yes to membership would have given Brussels a boost but Icelanders have not voted to isolate themselves
Prolific UK graffiti artist Helch dies
Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern England
The best duvets in the UK for every season and sleeper, tested
Too hot, too cold, never right? From microfibre to British wool, sustainable down to dual-tog designs, these are the duvets worth cosying up to
US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says
Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with vote
The best mattress toppers for a more comfortable night’s sleep, tested
Whether you’re looking for memory foam, wool, cooling or firm, we reveal the toppers we rate – and whether they can really rescue a bad mattress
Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026
The best pillows in the UK for every type of sleeper, tested
The perfect pillow is out there, whatever your sleep style. We put 10 to the test, including a budget buy that costs less than a posh pint
The best mattresses in the UK: sleep better with our 18 rigorously tested picks
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 hair straighteners in the UK for foolproof styling, tried and tested by our expert
Whether you want cordless designs or a budget buy, we’ve tested the top hair straighteners for every hair type
The best hair dryers for smooth, speedy styling at home – whatever your hair type
Want every day to be a good hair day? We tested 20 hair dryers to find the best, from gentle diffusers to high-speed and travel-ready models
The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested
From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home
The best hot brushes in the UK for a salon finish at home, tried and tested by our expert
Hot brushes promise bouncy blow-dries and voluminous curls – without the salon price tag. We put 14 to the test to reveal the best, from budget buys to multistylers
The best cordless vacuum cleaners in the UK for a spotless home – tested
Stick vacuums are a convenient alternative to corded designs, but which model wins for overall cleaning prowess? Our expert reveals all