Iron maiden to press on and take steam out of domestic disputes

THE last bastion of domestic drudgery is about to fall thanks to the development of the world’s first automatic ironing machine.

Domestic disputes about whose turn it is to tackle the laundry basket could be over thanks to scientists who claim the iron maiden robot will work endlessly without complaining, getting bored, or burning a hole through your favourite shirt.

The majority of homes already have washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners and pop-up toasters. But no one has yet come near to conquering the most hated chore of all ironing.