Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

I see our wonderful government plans to make it harder and more expensive for older drivers in the interest of road safety (News, 14 January). Perhaps more attention should be paid to foreign drivers

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

Restored cars were the winners in the final sales of 2025 – we look back at the UK’s top Yuletide buys

Helping you spend wisely and save more, with money expert Faith Archer

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