This new spring 2026 collection from Laura Ashley is inspired by antique textiles and sun-drenched interiors featuring soft, muted blushes, deep, luxurious terracotta and grounding shades of green and

Our food editor Hayley reveals what’s in store this month

Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

Eating healthily doesn’t have to be expensive, but it can be a struggle to keep both a diet and your bank balance on track. That’s why we’ve made it easy and created a simple eating plan that will hel

SERVES 6 The addition of lentils keeps this leaner on both cost and cals. YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp olive oil500g minced lamb1 large onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed1tsp ground cumin1tsp ground

by Heather Rose (£20, HB, John Murray) Set in the wild, untamed beauty of 1840s Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), this sweeping historical novel follows Caroline, a courageous and determined woman carving