The best perfumes for Christmas

Gorgeous scents don’t just come in bottles – try gel, body oil or hair mist for an alternative gift

A Desire For Luxury

  There is no hiding the fact that people look for luxury in what they purchase. Whether you are a housewife, a highly paid executive, a teacher, or a young millennial, you want the best of what is out there. Luxury is not just a thing; it is a lifestyle. You need to know, however, … Read more

Twenty tech trends for 2020

From new gaming consoles to activism at Apple, we predict the things you will – or won’t – see in tech this year

House prices predicted to rise by 2% in UK – with the north leading the way

Property site Rightmove says northern prices will rise in 2020 as London starts to bottom out

‘A comfort pillow of naughtiness’: 18 of Britain’s top chefs on their favourite fast food

Heston loves pork pies, while Yotam prefers pizza. Chefs describe the greasy treats they like most after a day of creating magic in the kitchen

Christmas gift ideas for food lovers 2019

From stocking fillers to hampers, great Christmas presents for foodies, selected by Observer Food Monthly