8 h. ago I asked experts which paint colours will be most popular in 2026 — one thing stood out

If you're looking to give your home a fresh look in 2026, interior and paint experts predict a major shift this year, with one group of colours set to dominate

Science

8 h. ago I asked interior experts which paint colours will be everywhere in 2026 — they all agreed on one thing

Interior design experts are predicting that homeowners will step away from traditional colours in 2026 and will embrace a new colour palette

Science

2 d. ago British indie band Pulp agree to play Adelaide festival after boycott u

The band pulled out over treatment of Randa Abdel-Fattah but delayed revealing their decision before confirming 27 February gig Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe British indie band Pulp will play at the Adelaide festival in February after initially pulling out of the event in protest at the cancellation of Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah.The band issued a statement on social media on Thursday night announcing that they would “honour our invitation to perform in Adelaide on 27 February” after the festival organisers performed a u-turn, apologised to Abdel-Fattah for her treatment, and invited her to speak at next year’s event. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago ‘Genius’ chimpanzee who could paint, count and recognise colours dies at 49

The research with Ai helped to establish an experimental framework for understanding the chimpanzee mind

Events

6 d. ago Dunelm's heavily reduced mirror's design instantly makes a hallway 'look bigger and brighter'

The right mirror can make a room look much bigger, according to interior design experts

Politics

9 d. ago Clouded judgment? Why Pantone’s colour of the year is causing controversy

Against a backdrop of rising white nationalism, the ‘global authority on colour’ has chosen white as the shade of 2026. Four experts wade in on the implications for everything from interior design choices to racial politics• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereFor more than 25 years, Pantone, which describes itself as “the global authority for colour communication and inspiration”, has attempted to prophesy the year ahead by choosing its specific colour. For 2026, it is hedging its bets on something called cloud dancer.While it’s highly unlikely that the next 12 months can be neatly summarised by one colour before the year has even kicked off (Pantone’s announcement took place in December), it still garners headlines because, in a way, Pantone’s decision does reflect on some level what is happening in the zeitgeist – or, at least, what is expected to happen. After the economic crash in 2009 came mimosa, a “warm and engaging” shade of yellow said to repre...

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9 d. ago LIV Golf to be shown on new UK TV channel after 'historic' deal for 2026 season

LIV Golf had low-key coverage of last season's events on ITV X, but TNT Sports have now agreed a deal to show all 14 events of the upcoming 2026 season

Culture

2 w. ago These are the beauty, fashion, and interior trends experts say will dominate in 2026

UK experts across fashion, beauty, and interiors have weighed in on the trends that shoppers should firmly leave behind as we enter the new year - and the ones they should splurge on.

Science

2 w. ago West Ham agree deals to buy strikers Castellanos and Pablo for up to £47m

Both transfers being driven by Nuno Espírito SantoSterling rejects West Ham, with Fulham favouritesWest Ham are poised to boost their attacking options by signing Gil Vicente’s Pablo Felipe and Lazio’s Taty Castellanos at a cost of up to £47m.Both deals have been driven by Nuno Espírito Santo, who is looking to help his struggling side’s fight to stay in the Premier League by adding more firepower. West Ham considered a move for the Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen but decided against making a bid after concluding that his £40m valuation was too high. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago From Amazon to Dunelm, these are the best bargain Christmas decoration dupes that top interior designers secretly can't get enough of, by homes expert JENNY WOOD

It's a debate that divides families and the nation. When is it the right time to get your Christmas decs out? Thankfully, there are no set rules.

Society

3 w. ago British cities' Christmas displays ranked from 'ridiculous' to 'underwhelming'

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Jordana Ashkenazi, the Founder and Design Director of Element One House, has given her verdict on what brightened up the streets with Yuletide joy.

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