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Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

You don’t need to clean everything daily, says Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie – focus on smart routines to save time, energy and stress • ‘Daily vacuuming isn’t necessary – in fact, doing it too often

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

Get your bank balance back on track in 2026 and ease a financial hangover with my financial detox tips! ◆ Slash interest payments on credit cards by switching with a 0% ‘balance transfer’ deal and pay

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