Modern-day UK status symbols include Smeg fridges, Agas and iPhones

 1. A high-performance car (such as a Range Rover, Porsche or Ferrari) 2. A designer watch (Rolex, Cartier, Tag or Omega etc) 3. Your children go to private or boarding school 4. Swimming pool in your home 5. A second home 6. A holiday home abroad 7. An electric car like a Tesla 8. You … Read more

Experts reveal modern central heating, double glazing and fridges spoil taste of red AND white

Why your house is ruining your wine: Experts reveal modern central heating, double glazing and fridges spoil taste of red AND white Central heating and double glazing are spoiling the taste and smell of red wine Modern fridges cool white wines too much, also ruining their taste and smell Temperature ‘can make an enormous difference … Read more

Boris Johnson ridiculed after No 10 tweet telling people to keep three fridges apart

‘Will be a hard slog carrying 3 fridges to the park!’ Boris Johnson is ridiculed online after No 10 tweet telling people to keep two metres apart compared the distance to the kitchen appliance Boris Johnson has revealed his ‘road map’ for easing lockdown restrictions No10 tweet social distancing advice telling people to keep ‘three … Read more

Meet the families who splash up to £41,000 each on fridges

Our £41k fridge uses Nasa technology and holds 150 wine bottles  Karen Jackson, 34, works in education and lives in Great Baddow, Essex, with her husband Anthony, 41, owner of Arthur Anthony Interiors, plus their sons Arthur 11, and Woody, six.  She says: Our six-bedroom detached house is only 12 years old, but three years ago … Read more