Money matters

Every year, hundreds of thousands of us in the UK fall victim to fraud when buying something online. ‘We all know, or have heard about someone, who’s bought clothes, tech or even a car on the internet

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

Don’t pay more than you need to for your emergency breakdown cover – here’s how to get this essential insurance for less 1 GET IT RIGHT Work out what level of cover you need. The most basic option is

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

When you buy shares in a company, you buy a small chunk of it. If the company does well, you can get an annual dividend, as well as the chance to make a profit when selling your shares. If you’re new