Saving money
Cost of loving: Valentine’s Day ideas that won’t break the bank
There are plenty of low-cost or free ways to show someone you love them
Jess Clark and Rupert Jones
08, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
Cost of living crisis: how to make smart money decisions in tough times
Interest rates rose this week, adding to pressure from bills. We look at how to make the best choices in an uncertain world
Sandra Haurant
04, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
Social housing: don’t assume you’re not eligible for a council property
Look into local authority or housing association options because you may be surprised
Jess Clark
28, Jan, 2023 @11:00 AM
Low-cost housing: how can you escape the rent rat race?
Some people are paying only £150-£300 a month to rent. We explore options that could help you cut housing costs
Jess Clark
28, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM
Boxing Day sales: how UK shoppers can get the best deals
Top tips for saving, with many retailers expected to offer larger than normal discounts
Jess Clark
24, Dec, 2022 @8:00 AM
Royal Mail urges people to use or swap non-barcoded stamps
Deadline is 31 January, although there will then be six-month grace period with such post still delivered
Rupert Jones
23, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
Mind the gap: draught excluders are back as Britons rush to cut energy bills
The 1970s staple is once again becoming a hot product, with energy costs rising and temperatures falling
Miles Brignall
17, Dec, 2022 @10:00 AM
Decent pay would boost nurses’ morale | Brief letters
Brief letters: NHS workers’ strike | Boiling point | Breaking bread | Waterford’s blaa | Christmas clearance | Wrapped up | Getting published
13, Dec, 2022 @5:39 PM
Does a kettle use more electricity than a TV? How much power your gadgets use
We test what devices consume, with households increasingly worried about rising energy prices
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor
13, Dec, 2022 @6:00 AM
How to dry clothes indoors and save money on laundry
From using a radiator and a sheet, to wrapping in a towel. And there’s tumble dryer hacks, too
Mabel Banfield-Nwachi
12, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
‘I got £10,000-plus of food for free’: the bin diver making the most of thrown-away groceries
As supermarket prices soar, some Britons are hunting out food that would otherwise go to waste. We talk to one of them
Laura Whateley
10, Dec, 2022 @8:00 AM
How to have a thrifty Christmas that doesn’t feel cheap
Living costs are soaring but you can economise with your celebrations and still get great results
Zoe Wood and Jess Clark
04, Dec, 2022 @10:48 AM
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