Mabel Banfield-Nwachi

Rich sponge cake topped with buttercream dates from 1890s and comes in two varieties

Posters to appear on Elizabeth line asking passengers to be considerate and not play music or videos out loud

Starting university? From extension cables and desk lamps to earplugs and storage boxes, these are the essentials students say they couldn’t live without

Student rooms aren’t known for their charm, but with a few clever upgrades you can transform your space into a sanctuary

From scrutinising sellers’ profiles and reviews to secure payments, steps to help protect you from common scam

Mabel Banfield-Nwachi and Zoe Wood 4 min read When Maheen found a brand-new Dyson Airwrap for the bargain price of £260 on the resale website Vinted, she was thrilled.

When Maheen found a brand-new Dyson Airwrap for the bargain price of £260 on the resale website Vinted, she was thrilled.

Whether you’re cohabiting with flatmates or family, cut down on communal living confusion with these clever tips and tricks, from colour-coded towels to fridge organisers

From rinsing wool in a colander to deep cleaning your washing machine, here are 15 expert tips to help your clothes last and last

Our writer braved smelly pits to see which deodorants, from aluminium-free sticks and creams to long-lasting balms and roll-ons, pass the sniff test