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

Christmas presents still sitting on the side? Or maybe you spotted a pile of junk in a corner of the loft when you put the decorations away. Clothes, books, old documents… so much stuff. Research by e

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

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

Our panel of design experts helps us decide between scrimp and splurge-worthy finishes, fixings and furniture

First, congratulations on your inheritance. A Georgian or Victorian mahogany chest of drawers is always a nice thing to have, and recently I’ve noticed prices for decent examples creeping upwards at a