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

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

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If you’re happy to keep your current mobile phone, ditch expensive contracts that include a fancy handset, and switch to a SIM-only deal instead. The SIM is the chip that slots into your handset and c

Q Is there a cheap way to freshen up the outfits I’m getting tired of? Gina Ronson, Merseyside A Let me introduce the humble triangle scarf. You may have seen this nifty accessory already on the high

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