JOIN US … for Book Club: an evening with Beth O’Leary

The bestselling writer is joining us for a special event in June to talk about her novel Swept Away

A quick word from our experts at the

Every month, the GHI experts put products through their paces to bring you the best – and these are the latest to pass our rigorous tests

Finders keepers

Sometimes it’s good to look back before going forward. So here’s what we found this month by delving into a GH June issue from times gone by…

Do the maths!

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Good thinking…

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‘I don’t want to make room in my wardrobe for ANYONE ELSE’

She’s stylish and sweary, with a beauty brand worth more than £200 million. But Trinny Woodall tells Amy Raphael that success is so much more than a number

Everything is absolutely, definitely 100% fine

Anniki Sommerville

‘I’m allergic to maths — can Rishi save me?’

Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata, want to fix our fear of maths. Number-phobic Emma Cook sets them a challenge

COLOUR me happy!

GH style director Melanie Rickey has discovered ‘wearapy’ — and she couldn’t be happier

‘I started off with a thick skin...and ended up with a really thin one’

The kidfluencer economy is booming, but as the first generation of online child stars come of age, it’s becoming clear there’s a dark side to growing up on social media. Melissa Denes investigates

‘He never SHUTS UP!’

From the quiet seether to non-stop rabbiter, we all have different ways of communicating. But could yours be wreaking havoc on your relationship? Miranda Levy finds out

‘A little cheesy pineapple one, Tone?’

The secret language of middle-class status symbols has been making us smile for decades. Liz Settle takes a look at the new rules for 2026…

‘I covered for her affair’

When Isla Brown*’s friend confided in her, it triggered a wave of deception that she couldn’t control…

Lauren Laverne

Lauren with Cosmo (below) on their first walk after her cancer treatment

Secret diary of a Chelsea prepper

Harry Wallop’s (cheat’s) guide to getting your own garden RHS Chelsea-ready, however green-fingered or otherwise you might be…

‘I’m feeling invisible at work — how can I talk to my boss about it?’

Seeking a life pivot but unsure how to make it happen? GH career coach Erica Sosna has the answers to help give you the push you need

Same pain, someone else’s gain?

Six years of chronic pain had Stephen Armstrong leaping at the chance to try a ‘clinically proven’ cure recommended by a Pilates teacher, but it wasn’t long before alarm bells were ringing

My rock-solid mother of the bride rules

With one child’s wedding already under her belt and another looming, Rachel Johnson has learned a thing or two about family nuptials…

‘Help! I keep getting left without hot water’

GH ’s consumer champions are on hand every month to solve your complaints. Because, if you want something done, ask a Housekeeper

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Refresh your summer wardrobe with the best buys from high-street favourites and boutique brands. Just add discounts!

BEAUTY

Prep your skin and hair for sunny days with 20% off (or more) on these buzzy beauty buys.

HOME & GARDEN

Make yourself at home this summer with discounts on everything you need for inside and out, from smart appliances to stylish furniture.

GHI Best In Test: Inside the Lab

Welcome to our regular glimpse behind the scenes at the Good Housekeeping Institute — this month, we’re prepping for summer, testing fans, BBQs & burgers

Hot stuff

These versatile mini ovens do it all — they bake, roast, air fry and more, while looking pretty on your worktop. Your main oven might be out of a job…

Chill out

Whether you’re entertaining friends in the garden or going camping, a cool box will keep everything perfectly chilled (and safe from wasps) — these are the ones our experts rated.

Ready, set, go!

Whether you’re limbering up for our Fit (Enough) 5 Million Step Challenge, getting into padel or dipping your toe in the pool, we have the winning fitness accessories for a sizzling (here’s hoping!) summer of sport.

What’s the best fan to keep me cool this summer?

There’s a fan for every space in your home — GHI senior homes and lifestyle writer Megan Geall talks us through the top picks

Housewise

Our bite-sized round-up of EVERYTHING AND THE KITCHEN SINK

Bags of charm

This summer’s best beach bags are textured, bright and roomy, with fun, playful details such as charms and cute slogans. Choose from raffia, macramé or woven straw — natural materials that make perfect companions for lazy days in the sun.

GIFTING (AND SELF-GIFTING)

Go on… treat yourself. Whether it’s a fancy perfume, some summer blooms or a new toy for the bedroom, you deserve it.

Travelling LIGHT

Choose a colour palette, a pattern and a texture, and you’re good to go. This is holiday capsule-building made easy thanks to these key summer pieces

The stakes (and the heels) are HIGH

A-list stylist Micaela Erlanger shares the secrets behind Meryl Streep’s Devil Wears Prada 2 red carpet wardrobe

Fresh as a daisy

Our favourite florals this year come in ditsy

‘How can I cut down on my holiday packing?’

Our style director, Melanie Rickey, helps solve your wardrobe dilemmas

Game, style, match!

From Tala’s classic skort to Sweaty Betty’s quarter-zip, this round-up has everything to make you the chicest player on the padel court

What I’ve learned about dressing for summer

GHI director of content Alison Lynch ponders the latest Marmite fashion trends. This month, she wants to be a golden summer girl

How old are you really?

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… Tanith Carey thought she knew her own age. But it’s more complex than the number that’s on your birth certificate

Always look on the bright side of life…

Lucy Mangan has never been a ‘when life gives you lemons’ person. Could trying one new positivity practice a day transform her from a lifelong pessimist into an optimist?

Beauty memo

GH beauty director Lynne Hyland on this month’s must-have products and pick-me-ups

The savvy shopper’s guide to beauty

GH beauty director Lynne Hyland ’s pick of self-care buys that won’t blow your budget

See the light

Simple solutions for a summer of long days and bright flavours

Smash summer in five simple sauces

One great base sauce brings life to any dish. Here are five for pouring, drizzling and splashing on anything

Get your grill on

From South African braai to the great Australian barbie, our sharing menu celebrates the best of global grill culture

Just add bubbles

Whether it’s a citrussy cava or a fruity crémant, we’re big fans of bubbles in the GH Kitchen — be that in a glass or splashed into our favourite dessert. This month, the team share their favourite ways to cook with fizz

Find your healthy

Looking to improve your diet while still eating food that feels flavourful? Nutritionist Sophie Gastman is on a mission to help everyone eat well

The sweet spot

Strawberry Cream Soda Loaf Cake RECIPES: GH KITCHEN

The (very picky!) picnic taste test

The GHI has sampled 219 grazing treats to help you create the ultimate picky tea. Pass the small plate!

A devil of a sequel

Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2

ALSO WORTH YOUR WHILE…

Kerry Kenney-Silver and Erika Henningsen return for series

For your diary

■ Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Soho Place,

Bookshelf

GH ’s books director, Joanne Finney, shares her pick of this month’s new hardback releases

What you’re reading…

■ The Square Of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson

4 books with big characters according to GH readers

Discover which four paperbacks have earned a place in our Good Books June Collection, picked by our panel

Books to turn to… If you’re feeling afraid

Former Olympic champion cyclist Victoria Pendleton shares the books she reaches for when she needs to feel brave

In full BLOOM

Flowers are the season’s loveliest motif, both inside and outside the home. Here’s how to bring them into your space…

Bring the garden in

Everything you need to know to fill your home with fresh flowers, according to a florist

A vase for every flower

Whether it’s for dramatic arrangements or pretty posies, here are the best vase styles to make your bouquets blossom.

Coming up roses

Turn your garden into a flowery oasis.

When did you last clean your suitcase?

Household advice editor Katie Mortram delves into how grubby your luggage really is — and how to get it spotless again

Paula Reed...Is throwing herself into upkeeping

This month, Paula learns how to make a longed-for hazel garden chair. Practical, beautiful and foraged from nature, it’s everything she dreamed of…

A bit of a mess Here’s to holding on to the past

Should you ever chuck your old diaries? GH ’s Simon Swift believes there’s a lot to be gained from a trip down memory lane

Can-do Canada

From the Rocky Mountains to Niagara Falls, travel to the USA’s northern neighbour is booming. We’ve found the best places to kick off a Canadian adventure

Fáilte go hÉirinn* (*Welcome to Ireland!)

The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it. Margaret Hussey tries to master Irish – and reconnect with her heritage – on an intensive course in Donegal

Learn the lingo

Brush up at one of these language courses around the world.

Power up your brain & elevate your mind

Are you looking for a mental challenge? This month’s brilliant brainteasers will take you one step closer to a smarter you