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Turn tired veg, leftover meat, and tinned staples into comforting, low-cost meals in a flash. 1 BLITZED VEGETABLE SOUP Clear out the fridge and give that sad-looking veg a second life. Roast or simmer

No garden? No problem. A sunny windowsill is all you need to grow your own fresh ingredients and start saving money week after week. 1 REGROW SPRING ONIONS OR CELERY IN WATER Save the root ends of spr

If you bank with TSB, you could be moved to Santander, after both banks agreed a takeover deal. Right now it’s business as usual for TSB customers, but if this goes ahead, changes could come in early

Have a shot at Edinburgh Gin’s brand-new Raspberry Collins canned cocktail, perfect for a picnic with its enticing fruity notes. They’re also 2% ABV and 50 calories per can! RRP £1.50 from Tesco. If t

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

Perhaps you’ve been a bit loose with your summer spending or back to school has brought you down to earth with a bump. Either way, autumn is the perfect time to give your finances a health check so th