A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...

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From tiny tots to lady of the manor, Amie Elizabeth White has Christmas all wrapped up

Eleanor Bowmer’s new tableware Showcasing her signature quirky, colourful and delightfully kitsch style, the new Eleanor Bowmer Christmas collection from Pure Table Top is sure to raise a smile this f

Budget fiasco: That the whole of Wednesday’s Budget was erroneously published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) an hour before chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) stood up to give her spee