Lucy Hedges on the smart devices that can help you manage your power consumption – good for your purse and the planet

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

February 2026

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

RAIL Columnist

The way we buy our train tickets is evolving rapidly and the government’s rail reforms will mean even more changes. PETER PLISNER has been investigating