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Customers facing a long wait for smart-meter installations or repairs should receive £40 in compensation, energy regulator Ofgem has proposed. The payment would be automatic under new rules, which the

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

Get cosy and save money with these savvy tips to boost your home’s efficiency – and beat any energy zappers

NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

SET THE SCENE AT HOME FOR WINTER AND BEYOND WITH FLEXIBLE LIGHTING THAT YOU CAN PRE-PROGRAMME TO SWITCH ON, DIM AND CHANGE COLOUR

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