You don’t need to clean everything daily, says Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie – focus on smart routines to save time, energy and stress • ‘Daily vacuuming isn’t necessary – in fact, doing it too often

Q Do you have any tips on getting a good deal when eating out at restaurants? A I’ve recently discovered First Table, which operates in a number of UK cities. It gives you a 50% discount on food at a

In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

Expert advice from money-saving champion Mel Hunter on consumer rights and how to squeeze the most out of life for less

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Constraint is where creativity thrives, says Giovanna Ryan – you might be surprised by what you can make with very little