2026 Gardening Calendar: Essential Monthly Tasks
Plan your year with our essential month-by-month gardening guide for 2026. From January pruning to December harvests, discover the key tasks for a thriving UK garden.
Plan your year with our essential month-by-month gardening guide for 2026. From January pruning to December harvests, discover the key tasks for a thriving UK garden.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Discover how to build a simple, low-maintenance garden sanctuary for year-round stress relief. Expert tips from Jessica Damiano on plants, soundscapes, and daily rituals for your personal retreat.
Spain's government launches a flat-fee €60 monthly pass for nationwide bus and train travel, aiming to cut costs for millions. Prime Minister Sánchez touts the scheme amid political turmoil.
The US job market feels stalled with 7.4 million unemployed, but new data reveals a decade of growth ahead in healthcare, AI, and clean energy. Discover the top 10 fastest-growing roles.
Average UK mortgage rates have increased slightly, adding hundreds to monthly costs. We break down the impact on buyers and what experts predict for the rest of the year.
Young Brits waste hundreds on unused subscriptions. Our guide shows how to cancel services and save money for Christmas and beyond. Start your financial purge today!
A new monthly injection, Tezepelumab, enabled 90% of severe asthma patients to reduce daily steroids in a major UK trial. Discover this life-changing treatment.
UK mortgage rates edge higher, adding hundreds to monthly payments. Expert analysis reveals what this means for the housing market and whether buyers should wait.
Discover a humane, long-term solution to stop cats using your garden as a toilet. A gardening expert reveals her simple wire mesh method that really works.
UK retailers slash seasonal hiring by 40% as Trump tariffs and automation bite. Discover why your Christmas job search just got tougher and prices are rising.
Garden expert David Denyer explains why a perfectly tidy garden harms wildlife. Discover how to prepare your garden for winter while protecting hedgehogs, bees, and birds.
Garden shed expert Sam Jenkinson reveals four essential steps to protect your tools from rust and damage this winter. Learn how to clean, store, and organise to save money.
Ford CEO reveals a severe skilled trades shortage, with 5,000 mechanic roles offering $120,000 salaries going unfilled due to a lack of trained workers in the US. Discover the wider crisis.
An exclusive investigation reveals the surprising reality of cruise ship employment - from eye-watering earnings for entertainers to the challenging conditions faced by cabin crew.
Labour faces mounting criticism after appearing to backtrack on their flagship promise to create 1,000 green energy jobs in Aberdeen, with opponents accusing the party of attempting to erase their previous commitments from public memory.
New research reveals Generation Z workers are dramatically reshaping workplace expectations, rejecting traditional office politics and demanding authentic self-expression in their careers.
New research reveals artificial intelligence is disproportionately impacting working-class occupations, with ChatGPT and similar technologies transforming Britain's employment landscape.
New research from Zoopla and Opinium uncovers Britain's fastest-growing career sectors, with tech roles dominating while traditional positions face decline.
Discover how to create the perfect Bonfire Night celebration in your own garden with fire pits, fairy lights and warming treats. Our guide shows you how to host a memorable, family-friendly gathering.
Britain's industrial heartland faces devastating blow as soaring power prices threaten to shut down major aluminium plant, putting over 1,000 livelihoods in jeopardy and exposing UK's energy vulnerability.
JD Gyms announces ambitious expansion into Enfield, creating 30 local jobs and bringing state-of-the-art fitness facilities to the area as part of their nationwide growth strategy.
In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a
Discover how a small change to your garden maintenance routine can dramatically boost biodiversity and create a thriving ecosystem right outside your door.
Discover how wild tulips can revolutionise your garden this spring. Expert tips for creating natural-looking displays that bloom year after year.
In a powerful move for workplace inclusion, ASDA has hired an autistic man who was unexpectedly released by Waitrose after years of dedicated volunteering, sparking important conversations about neurodiversity in retail.
Discover the three crucial gardening tasks to complete this April that will transform your outdoor space into a blooming paradise all summer long. Expert tips for UK gardeners.
Britain's top public schools face unprecedented demand as teaching applications double amid competitive education sector. Discover why these elite positions attract global interest.