The architect and designer David Collins, who has just died after a shockingly short illness, was a good friend I didn’t see nearly enough. But every time I went to dinner at any of my favourite restaurants, I was reminded why he was a genius.

I would like to see it rebranded, because children whose parents live together may suffer when relationships break down

I won't be putting a timer on my shower until the Energy Saving Trust saves us money by putting itself into liquidation

Kate and Will may be paying for their own furnishings, but can't the Queen cut her costs?

The BBC has spent £28m in the last eight years ensuring that people who leave will not speak out

If you care about privacy, try self-censorship

The seaside resort did not need Mary Portas - it got funds for a gallery that attracts local people and visitors

Ingrid Loyau-Kennett engaged a man holding a meat cleaver in conversation until police arrived

Huhne can't come up with any magic solutions for helping prisoners

Childcare minister Liz Truss hopes childminders will reduce their costs - but she can't guarantee it