Money matters

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

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

If you’re happy to keep your current mobile phone, ditch expensive contracts that include a fancy handset, and switch to a SIM-only deal instead. The SIM is the chip that slots into your handset and c

Q How reliable are artificial intelligence tools for giving consumer advice? A People are increasingly using AI, but treat results with caution. Which? researched a number of AI tools, asking them abo

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

Q I find coming up with new ideas for cheap, healthy family meals increasingly hard. Do you have any tips? A I’ve started using ChatGPT for meal plan inspiration. It takes a bit of back and forth, tel