Cut the cost of days out

Have a memorable summer with these handy offers

Free bus travel from age 60 in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and state pension age in England. Apply to your council for a bus pass. Tickets cost £26, but you can go for £1 if you claim certain

If banks or building societies go bust, your savings are protected up to £85,000, under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. And this limit could go higher, up to £110,000 from December, subjec

It’s the cheapest day to book a flight, saving over 20%, compared with Fridays, according to Expedia. However the cheapest day to actually fly is Saturday for domestic and Friday for long haul. Use fr

Here’s how to enjoy the sunshine, without the price tag

A top financial journalist shares her best everyday budget-boosting tips