John Lewis scraps £500m deal to build 1,000 rental homes Retailer said ‘fundamental shift in economic conditions’ made it hard for financial partner Aberdeen to raise funds The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
John Lewis pulls plug on affordable homes venture after costs soar In 2020, the John Lewis Partnership first announced efforts to expand into build-to-rent properties. Evening Standard · Feb 25
John Lewis exits its lossmaking housebuilding venture after five years Former chair Dam Sharon White launched the surprise diversification in 2020 Evening Standard · Feb 25
Smeg's new 3-in-1 microwave could make your oven and air fryer redundant – and of course, it's available in gorgeous pastel shades too The design-forward Italian brand gives the humble microwave the 3-in-1 treatment Ideal Home · Feb 25
Best Diptyque perfumes for every mood and occasion Beauty writer Emma North ranks her favourite scents from the impossibly chic French fragrance house Evening Standard · Feb 24
George Home has just dropped one of the most stylish garden bistro sets I’ve seen for under £150 – it easily rivals John Lewis’ sell-out Marcy sling chair Comfortable, stylish and a stunning, sunny shade, I predict this bistro set is about to be a big hit Ideal Home · Feb 23
This M&S air yarn jacket feels so light and easy to wear - it's the £38 star buy that will reinvent your spring wardrobe This colourful knit has really impressed me Woman & Home · Feb 21
John Lewis's new homeware range shows that florals can be groundbreaking for spring – these 9 designs prove it Social media's favourite Danish artist is behind the stunning collection Ideal Home · Feb 21
This striped Next ottoman bed nails every 2026 bedroom trend going – and it can double the storage space in a small bedroom Striped, scalloped, and stylish – it's both pretty *and* practical Ideal Home · Feb 21
Meet the colour of the moment: apple green The increasingly popular shade has appeared on fashion week catwalks and award season red carpets The Guardian - UK · Feb 20
The best steam irons in the UK to make light work of the laundry pile, tested Simplify your ironing routine with our pick of the best steam irons, from powerful cordless options to compact travel models The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
There's a bedding colour that matches your birth month – these are the 12 shades that will hyper-personalise your bed From January to December, these are the rainbow hues that match your birth date Ideal Home · Feb 19
Glamorous, but Not Ostentatious — This Bedroom Edit Makes Hollywood Regency Effortlessly Polished A stylist's take on glamour, where shine is balanced with softness and every detail earns its place Livingetc · Feb 19
Topshop is back: The high street icon returns to stores for SS26 — Here’s what to buy first The main range will appear in 32 John Lewis stores, while Topman will debut in seven Evening Standard · Feb 17
The Independent UK · Feb 17 From Kate Moss to jeggings – a short history of Topshop as it returns in-store Will Topshop be able to translate nostalgia into sustained success for a new generation of shoppers?
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Mapped: Topshop returns to the high street – here’s where you can find the iconic brand The popular fashion brand will appear in all John Lewis department stores from Tuesday
Evening Standard · Feb 17 Topshop returns to high streets across UK in John Lewis partnership The fashion brand, which closed its final standalone high street stores in 2021, will appear in all of John Lewis’s 32 department stores on Tuesday
Ideal Home · Feb 15 This is the flooring trend design experts say you *need* in your bedroom in 2026 – it's all about 'texture-maxxing' Indulgent and cocooning, it's one of this year's hottest micro-trends
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15 A skincare splurge that’s (almost) worth the hype: Shark FacialPro Glow + DePuffi review Shark’s latest gadget claims to tackle everything from pore size to puffiness, but can an at-home hydrofacial really replace a trip to the salon?
Marie Claire · Feb 15 I'm a Leading Authority on Gut Health - 6 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Beat Fatigue This February Bookmark these science-backed tips and avoid the winter slump.
Ideal Home · Feb 15 This tiny, countertop bin can hold up to 20 litres of plastic waste – its clever compacting feature makes recycling a breeze This space-saving bin will streamline your recycling routine
Ideal Home · Feb 14 I test garden furniture for a living, and this is the innovative John Lewis outdoor set I'd buy now or regret later – it's going to be a star buy You'll never guess what it's made from
Ideal Home · Feb 14 This £12 Habitat buy instantly elevates the look of your bed – I think it adds 'expensive' hotel-luxe without the price tag It offers a lot of style for not a lot of money
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13 The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home
Livingetc · Feb 12 If You're Dreaming of a Coastal Bedroom, This Is the Edit You Should Use to Create a Space That Truly Lets You Switch Off Quiet colors, tactile layers, and a bedroom that feels like an exhale at the end of the day