How not to invalidate an insurance policy

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Owning a home in France is a dream for many people. But when the owner’s away, the property can tell a very different story. Carmel O’Connell explains

According to a recent report by Houzz (Renovation Trends, 2025), an ageing housing stock is fuelling demand for renovations. More than half of the 1,060 respondents are planning to redecorate this yea

One in five didn’t take out travel insurance for their last trip abroad, according to recent research by Go.Compare. Figures like this always surprise me: if you’ve spent hundreds, even thousands on a

Q My kids say their packed lunches are boring. Do you have any tips for cheap ways to improve them? A Consider keeping a selection of different types of bread in your freezer, such as pittas and bagel

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