In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

Hannah Betts argues that styling rather than buying is the thing

Q Is there a cheap way to freshen up the outfits I’m getting tired of? Gina Ronson, Merseyside A Let me introduce the humble triangle scarf. You may have seen this nifty accessory already on the high

Fashion is a fickle thing. We’ve all been there – standing in front of a wardrobe filled with clothes, and yet somehow there’s nothing we’re excited to wear. Reaching for your old favourites, but they

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This month Wendy Graham tackles the tricky subject of limescale in the loo. IF your toilet has developed stubborn stains that make it look perpetually dirty, even after cleaning it thoroughly, then do