Shopping Expert's 16 Must-Buy Items for January 2026
A top shopping expert reveals 16 essential items for your home, wellness, and wardrobe in 2026. Discover the best buys from Lola Blankets to H&M vases to start your year right.
A top shopping expert reveals 16 essential items for your home, wellness, and wardrobe in 2026. Discover the best buys from Lola Blankets to H&M vases to start your year right.
The Guardian's 'It's Complicated' YouTube channel invites you to submit questions about fasting for health reasons. Your input could shape their next episode exploring modern eating habits.
UK festive grocery sales rose 3.8% to a record £13.8bn as shoppers balanced spending with savvy budget choices. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025.
Discover five expert-recommended, affordable products to enhance your health and wellbeing this January 2026, from sleep aids to fitness gear, all under £80.
Got health and fitness questions? Guardian Live invites you to submit queries for a panel featuring Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape. Get expert advice on exercise, diet, and wellness.
Discover why lactic acid is the exfoliating, plumping, and hydrating skincare ingredient you need. Sali Hughes shares her top product picks for glowing skin without the high price tag.
The Real Greek restaurant chain is offering diners a free ceremonial shot of extra virgin olive oil throughout January, blending ancient tradition with modern health trends. Get 20% off your next visit.
Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett is engaged to wellness influencer Melanie Lopes after a festive proposal in Morocco. The couple confirmed they are 'very, very happy'.
A major UK junk food advertising ban is now in force, targeting HFSS products high in fat, salt, and sugar. Discover the full list of restricted foods and the government's childhood obesity strategy.
Plans for a floating, natural water swimming pool in Canary Wharf's Eden Dock have been approved. The 50-metre facility, set to open in summer 2026, will feature saunas and a clubhouse. Discover this new urban oasis.
H&M Move unveils its new Wellness Edit, featuring 38 affordable activewear pieces from £15.99. The SculptMove collection includes sweatproof jewellery and performance gear rivalling premium brands.
A January discount code cuts the price of NutraZen's powdered ginger shot blend by 15%, making the trendy wellness habit more affordable and sustainable. Code NUTRAZEN15 valid until 31 Jan 2026.
National Geographic has ranked London's urban sauna culture as the 7th best travel adventure globally for 2026. Discover the UK capital's hottest wellness trend and the rooftop spot with skyline views.
Explore Becky Barnicoat's witty cartoon guide to prehistoric wellness. Discover ancient 'self-care' tips in this satirical look at modern trends. Read the full story here.
Discover the top concealers for flawless coverage in 2026. Our expert testing reveals the best for dark circles, dry skin, and budgets, plus pro application tips.
Mindful Chef is touring London with a pop-up smoothie bar this January, offering nutritious, functional blends from £5.90. Find dates and locations for your healthy pit stop.
Start your 2026 wellness journey with surprisingly cheap spa treatments. Discover top Wowcher deals, including Bannatyne and Radisson packages, for under £50. Perfect for beating the January blues.
Beauty expert Louise Whitbread reveals the top 8 product launches from 2025 that are still essential buys. Discover the toners, sunscreens and bodycare that impressed.
Young travellers are transforming airport habits, ditching pre-flight pints for matcha and wellness shots. Discover the data and trends reshaping UK departure lounges.
Discover why creatine supplements and 'fibre-maxxing' are the biggest wellness trends of 2025, driven by social media and a focus on gut health and cognitive function. Learn the science behind the hype.
TV star Olivia Attwood reveals her budget-friendly primer and setting spray tips to lock your glam in place all night. Discover the products she swears by for a perfect 2026 celebration.
Discover the top-rated products Brits bought in 2025, from the Otty mattress to Shark's LED face mask. What does your favourite say about you?
A personal trainer shares 10 affordable US workout products to reboot your fitness routine in 2026, from stretching straps to suspension trainers. Start your year on fitter footing.
Discover how to craft a personalised, healthy morning routine based on science, not influencer trends. Learn the benefits of morning light, exercise timing, and simple habits for a happier day.
Start 2026 feeling refreshed with these unbeatable UK spa deals from Wowcher. From London to County Durham, discover luxury breaks from £33 to reset and recharge.
New data reveals a surge in Brits escaping the UK winter for sunny wellness holidays, with bookings at luxury resorts soaring. Discover the top destinations and trends.
Pooch & Mutt's festive dog treats, including a 46p Christmas roast dental stick, are 20% off. Discover the range praised by UK pet owners for taste and dental health.
A retired caretaker's Philips fairy lights, bought in 1956, still work perfectly. Discover the story of this durable festive marvel and a modern light display contrast. Read more.
Consumer tech expert Gareth Butterfield unveils his favourite gadgets of 2025, from foldable phones to DIY solar kits. Discover the year's top innovations and where to buy them.
An investigation reveals ex-Townsville mayor Troy Thompson promoted a wellness bracelet for epilepsy, sold by a business linked to his partner, despite lacking a formal diagnosis. Read the full exclusive.