In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

Q Is there a cheap way to freshen up the outfits I’m getting tired of? Gina Ronson, Merseyside A Let me introduce the humble triangle scarf. You may have seen this nifty accessory already on the high

Hannah Betts argues that styling rather than buying is the thing

Fashion is a fickle thing. We’ve all been there – standing in front of a wardrobe filled with clothes, and yet somehow there’s nothing we’re excited to wear. Reaching for your old favourites, but they

Once upon a time, if you’d asked a stylish woman where she liked to shop, she’d have replied with a list as long as her trench coat. This high-street shop, that high-end one, this vintage supplier, th

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