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Q I often end up spending more than I’ve planned to on holidays, once all the costs are factored in. How can I avoid this? A The key is to make a budget for the whole trip, not just the travel and acc

Get more from your food with these tips to reduce waste, from Prima cookery editor Louella Berryman

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Q Can you save on package holidays by booking them at the last minute? A Potentially. You may find prices drop the closer you get to the departure date, although the later you leave it, the more flexi

Save money and minimise food waste with our tasty hacks 1 TOMATOES Keep them in a cool, shady space to ripen slowly, not in the fridge. They taste best when ripened slowly, until they’re soft and ruby

Handy tips to make your food shop go further… 1 PLAN LIKE A PRO Meal planning is a great way to stretch the weekly food budget, but it’s not easy constantly coming up with new ideas. Put a chalkboard