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Spring dressing is all about chic, easy outfits that work just as well for weekday errands as they do for relaxed weekends. A floaty midi dress is often the easiest way to transition into the new season, offering a lighter feel while still providing enough coverage for the changing weather.Now, M&S has a £46 option with its Pure Cotton V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress and it is currently in high demand. The olive dress, which comes in sizes siz to 22 (although not all options are currently available), has been turning heads thanks to its flattering design and practical details.The addition of pockets adds to its appeal as a functional staple for busy days. Crafted from pure cotton, the dress is designed to feel breathable and comfortable throughout the day while maintaining a structured, f...

The laundry is a never-ending task, so any hack to reduce the amount of time spent on it will be welcomed by many. And if wrinkled and creased clothes is a constant battle for you, there is one way you can reduce your ironing time.An expert from TA Appliances and Barbecues has revealed you can add one natural item to your dryer and help get your clothes smooth and wrinkle-free. Speaking to the retailer's 49,000 TikTok followers, they recommend an unconventional addition to your laundry-drying routine: ice. While it may seem counterintuitive to add water, it creates steam that helps straighten out those creases formed from wear and washing.The expert said: "Here's something I didn't know until I worked at an appliance store."I never knew that a really easy way to remove wrinkles from you...

Aldi has announced a pay rise for thousands of staff across the country, making it the UK's best-paying supermarket. From April 1, store assistants at the German discount retailer will earn £13.50 per hour nationally and £14.88 inside the M25.These rates rise to £14.47 and £15.20 respectively, based on length of service. The increase will benefit more than 28,000 hourly paid store colleagues and is the second pay rise for Aldi teams this year. The supermarket’s new rates exceed those of all other supermarkets in the UK, including Lidl, Tesco, M&S and Waitrose.Aldi is also the only major supermarket to offer paid breaks to all colleagues — a benefit worth approximately £1,500 per year to the average store colleague.It comes after an announcement in January of enhanced pay rates and e...

Aldi has one of the best-paying graduate schemes in the UK (Image: Getty)Aldi has built a reputation as one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets — but behind the scenes, it also offers some of the highest-paid management jobs in the country.The supermarket has today announced a pay rise for 28,000 employees, making it the highest-paying supermarket in the UK, beating the likes of Lidl, Waitrose, M&S and Tesco. Hourly rates will rise to £13.50 nationally and £14.88 in London. However, many may be surprised to learn how much the German discount retailer pays its graduates. Read more: Three best supermarket staple items to pick buy at Aldi – an item is only 40p Read more: 'I compared supermarket sausages — winner tasted better than Richmond' Aldi’s well-known Graduate Area Manager Prog...

Queen Camilla’s £64,000 jewels carried a poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth (Image: Getty)Queen Camilla stepped out alongside King Charles at St James’s Palace yesterday for the ceremony marking the Queen Elizabeth II Prize for Education. She chose a striking royal blue ensemble - a colour long associated with duty and royal tradition, yet it was her glittering diamond jewels that quietly drew attention, carrying deep significance linked to the late monarch.For the ceremony celebrating excellence in education, an initiative named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla’s, 76, sartorial choices felt particularly considered. Her elegant blue coat dress offered an elegant understated silhouette, allowing the historic jewels to take centre stage. With every movement, the diamonds caught t...

Three best supermarket staple ingredients to pick up from Aldi – 1 of them is only 40p (Image: Getty)Shoppers continue to feel the pinch as the costs of food and beverages rise. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the price of food and non-alcoholic drinks has increased by 4.5% compared with the previous year. This means that if a standard supermarket food shop was priced at £100 last year, it now costs £104.50, putting pressure on households at the checkout as necessities grow more costly.One way in which shoppers can cut down on costs is by switching to supermarket non-branded items. Independent consumer brand Which? has rounded up the top-rated products by supermarket, so you can see what's worth snapping up when you shop. When it comes to supermarket...

Sainsbury's customers are celebrating a "gorgeous" jumper they describe as "bang on trend". And right now, if you want to get it even cheaper, we've found a way to get the knitwear item for less than £10. Polka dots have always been stylish, but right now the print is having a serious moment. In fact, spring/summer 2026 catwalk collections from the likes of Nina Ricci and Christian Siriano all had spots as a key trend.But, if you want to inject the pattern into your wadrobe without the designer price tag, a supermarket jumper isn't a bad shout.The High Neck Spot Print Jumper comes in two colourways from Sainsbury's clothing range, TU. Buyers can choose between a cream jumper adorned with brown spots or a brown jumper featuring baby blue spots. It's also made from a synthetic, wool-like ...

When you love to shop but don't want to spend too much money, charity shopping is the way to go. The British high streets are packed full of them, all selling unique clothing, accessories, homeware items, books and so much more.It's also a more conscious way to shop, giving a new home to items that would have been discarded, all whilst giving money to charity. There's no better feeling than finding a really good bargain amongst the rails, but one woman on social media has taken it to the next level. On a recent charity shop crawl, TikToker Thrifting With Em found a piece worth thousands — and paid a fraction of the price.Emily, a bargian-loving mum who spends her time searching for good deals and reselling them, shared her "best charity shop find ever" in a TikTok video which has racked...

The man found what he described as his "greatest ever find" in the charity shop (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)Charity shops a filled with bargains waiting to be unearthed. Whether it's clothes, toys, household goods, or something more unusual, they're crammed with items typically available at a fraction of their retail value. One devoted charity shop enthusiast made what he called his "greatest ever find" when he nabbed a collection of retro treasures for merely £20.The man, recognised on social media as RK Gaming, where he boasts a combined following of more than 25,000 people, describes himself as a "charity shop hunter", and routinely shares his remarkable discoveries, which he frequently resells for big profits. In a recent TikTok video he showcased what he described as "my gre...

Dogs develop expectations founded on time-related routines, neighbourhood sound patterns, lighting variations and movement within the property (Image: Sally Anscombe via Getty Images)A common experience for countless dog owners involves returning to their road, opening the front door, and being met by their pet as though they somehow predicted their homecoming. While many believe it's purely devotion or acute hearing, specialists suggest the reasoning is more intricate and remarkably scientific. Based on animal behaviour studies, dogs don't merely depend on sound. They are exceptionally sensitive to routine, minor environmental signals, and even fluctuations in scent concentrations within the household.Chris Maxted, director of British dog safety gate company Dog-G8, explains the behavi...