7 h. ago This is how much parents will spend on children’s clothes this winter

Winter is set to be the most expensive season of the year for children’s clothes

Society

13 h. ago This how much parents will spend on children’s clothes this winter

Winter is set to be the most expensive season of the year for children’s clothes

Society

13 h. ago Parents ‘typically spending £117 per child on clothing this winter’

Some 16% of grandparents will be contributing to the bill for children’s clothes, according to Clearpay.

Economics

52 h. ago Stop clothes from smelling damp and musty by coating them with £1 household item

Drying clothes indoors during winter can leave them with a musty smell, but an expert has shared a simple solution to keeping your laundry fresh — not just "masking odours".

Economics

3 d. ago Clothes will dry quicker in winter if you use 1 household item with heated rack

Dry your clothes much quicker this winter by using one common household item with your heated rack. It doesn't just speed up the process but can also save money

Society

3 d. ago Keep clothes fresh this December with 30 minute laundry rule

Washing and drying clothes can be extremely difficult in the winter months, but an expert has revealed how to eliminate that musky damp smell when drying clothes in doors

Politics

4 d. ago Dry your clothes faster this winter when using 1 household item with heated rack

Winter is here with us for a long time which means drying clothes indoors has never been more harder. Here's how you can dry your laundry without spending a fortune this month

Society

7 d. ago The Guardian view on the Send crisis: Bridget Phillipson must be tough with the Treasury so children aren’t penalised | Editorial

Tory special needs reforms upended council finances, but Labour’s plan to rebuild public provision won’t come cheap if it’s done properlyThe crisis over special educational needs and disabilities in England is not just a question of cash. Children and parents spend months and years battling for support to which the law entitles them, schools lack the funding to meet needs, and specialist provision is inadequate. An adversarial system shunts families towards tribunals that councils almost invariably lose.Tory reforms created obligations for local authorities but did not adequately fund them – allowing ministers to duck responsibility. The result has been financial chaos, with the overall overspend on special educational needs and disabilities (Send) predicted to reach £6.6bn by next March, and keep rising. Taking responsibility for funding away from councils and handing it to the Department for Education is the right move. But the most important questions about Send go beyond account...

Events

1 week ago Towels will dry quicker in winter if you remember 1 step before hanging them up

It can get harder for many Brits to dry their towels inside during the winter, but one cleaning expert is urging homeowners to complete one step every single time

Politics

2 w. ago UK households told to ditch tumble dryers and heated airers for 'faster' method to dry clothes in winter

A laundry expert says there is a quicker and cheaper way to dry clothes

Society

2 w. ago Mrs Hinch fans reveal 13p trick for drying clothes in winter within 'four hours'

Money guru Martin Lewis has urged householders to ditch the 'demon appliance' which is energy hog sending bills soaring

Politics

2 w. ago Households urged to ditch tumble dryers and heated airers when drying clothes this winter

Households are being urged to ditch the heated airers and stay clear of their tumble dryers this winter, instead drying their clothes using this method

Society

2 w. ago Dry clothes faster this winter without radiators or heated airers by using cheaper and safer method

Drying clothes can be a huge struggle in the winter but there is one very quick and cost-efficient way it can be done

Society

2 w. ago Ditch dryers and heated airers to dry clothes in winter as there is a much 'faster' method

Dry clothes quicker without it costing lots of money.

Society

2 w. ago Best way to wear clothes in winter as expert warns thick jumpers could make you colder

As temperatures plummet across the UK, many Brits will be doing everything they can to keep warm in the winter chill. But one common way of staying warm might actually be making you colder.

Events

2 w. ago Laundry expert says ditch tumble dryers in colder months to dry clothes much faster

Drying clothes in the autumn and winter can be a nightmare, but a laundry expert has shared a simple way to get your clothes dry and fresh without wasting electricity

Politics

2 w. ago Dame Helen Mirren ‘heartbroken’ as children face winter without warm clothing

The actress is an ambassador for the charity Barnardo’s which helps those most in need.

Events

3 w. ago 4 hacks to dry your clothes without a tumble dryer – including space

WITH bills constantly rising, if you’re looking for more affordable ways to dry your clothes this winter, you’ve come to the right place. Instead of splashing the cash using your tumble dryer to get your laundry dry, the Queen of Clean has shared the four space-saving hacks she swears by to ensure your wet washing...

Technology

3 w. ago I'm a fashion editor and found my entire winter wardrobe at the supermarket. The clothes are a bargain and these are the most flattering picks for women over 50

Sales are soaring at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda by up to 3.5 per cent - outperforming much of the High Street. And, honestly, I'm not surprised.

Economics

3 w. ago Dunelm’s heated airers from £40 are a winter laundry lifesaver

With winter closing in, drying clothes indoors is a must — and Dunelm’s range of heated airers, from compact ladders to four-tier dryers, promises to keep your laundry routine warm and efficient

Society