Supermarket sales show households continuing to tighten spending

Private equity-owned rivals in particular have struggled this year

Turn tired veg, leftover meat, and tinned staples into comforting, low-cost meals in a flash. 1 BLITZED VEGETABLE SOUP Clear out the fridge and give that sad-looking veg a second life. Roast or simmer

Have a shot at Edinburgh Gin’s brand-new Raspberry Collins canned cocktail, perfect for a picnic with its enticing fruity notes. They’re also 2% ABV and 50 calories per can! RRP £1.50 from Tesco. If t

No garden? No problem. A sunny windowsill is all you need to grow your own fresh ingredients and start saving money week after week. 1 REGROW SPRING ONIONS OR CELERY IN WATER Save the root ends of spr

If you bank with TSB, you could be moved to Santander, after both banks agreed a takeover deal. Right now it’s business as usual for TSB customers, but if this goes ahead, changes could come in early

Some of us are already changing our spending habits and our travel plans