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

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

LOUISE AND PETER PROVE THAT BIG CHARACTER DOESN’T NEED A BIG BUDGET – JUST PLENTY OF RECLAIMED FINDS, CLEVER TWEAKS AND A LITTLE DIY KNOW-HOW

Three auction lovers share the thrill of finding a bargain

Hannah Betts argues that styling rather than buying is the thing