6 h. ago HMRC says half a million people 'in line' for £1,200 bonus payment

The Help to Save savings account gives you a 50% bonus on your money, something which Martin Lewis previously described this as an 'unbeatable' rate

Economics

7 h. ago Save £50 on Ninja's 'game changing' electric BBQ shoppers hail 'best thing they bought for summer'

The Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker is currently £50 off at Ninja Kitchen, making it £251.99. It's also available to buy on Amazon with the same 15% discount

Economics

10 h. ago I travelled the world for a year on £19 a day, this is how I did it without working

365 days, £7k, 15 countries, and a lifetime of memories. Travel writer Lydia Swinscoe reveals how she backpacked around the globe on a seriously low budget — and how you can do it too

Economics

11 h. ago You be the judge: My daughter pulled out of my birthday meal. Should she pay her share of the bill?

Bill knows Rita has anxiety, but thinks she was inconsiderate. Rita says he just wants to save face with his friends. Who should eat humble pie? • Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorI know Rita struggles with anxiety, but she only gave us an hour’s notice that she wasn’t comingI don’t know why Dad is obsessed with me repaying the money – he just wants to save face Continue reading...

Economics

30 h. ago Ryanair, TUI and easyJet passengers could get cheaper flights if they use these quick hacks

An expert has shared advice for travellers that could help them save money when booking flights.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘No fish, no money, no food’: Colombia’s stilt people fight to save their wetlands

Illegally diverted rivers, seawater and poorly managed building projects have polluted the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta. But the Unesco site has a vital role to play in fighting climate changeFrom the porch of her family home in Nueva Venecia, Magdalena, Yeidis Rodríguez Suárez watches the sunset. The view takes in the still waters of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta wetlands. Pelicans dip their beaks into the lagoon, ripples breaking the glassy surface. Distant mangroves turn from green to deep purple in the dying light.The 428,000-hectare (1,600 sq mile) expanse of lagoons, mangroves and marshes in Colombia has been a Unesco biosphere reserve since 2000. Yet, for Rodríguez, 27, the natural abundance is little more than an illusion. Continue reading...

Politics

65 h. ago Martin Lewis warns to 'get out of that cash ISA' as he urges savers to avoid costly mistake

Cash ISA's are a popular way to save money but Martin Lewis has shared a key piece of advice for savers who opened their ISAs a decade ago, and it could save you hundreds of pounds

Events

3 d. ago Woman who moved onto farm to try to save money and make her own food shares harsh realities of the lifestyle

Kirsten Lie-Nielsen decided to try homesteading with her husband 10 years ago - which involves being self-sufficient and growing your own food. But it was a lot harder than she expected.

Politics

3 d. ago Petrol and diesel drivers told to avoid putting fuel in cars at these times

Drivers could save some money by avoiding fuelling up during these hours.

Events

3 d. ago ‘I moved up North to save money, but spend £1k a month commuting to London’

‘I moved up North to save money, but spend £1k a month commuting to London’  The Telegraph

Economics

4 d. ago 25 places kids can eat for free or from £1 during the Easter holidays

You can save money and treat the family for less this Easter

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Fika has become more expensive’: rising coffee prices affect a Swedish tradition

Swedes are stockpiling supplies of the drink amid cost hikes, with some saying the coffee culture is changingNursing an iced chai latte in a Stockholm department store, Emma Tomth says she has cut down her cafe coffee consumption considerably. The 28-year-old social media manager used to buy a latte most days, but with prices having gone up by about 15-20 kronor (about £1-£1.50), she has cut down to two or three times a week.But it is not just about coffee. The economy also extends to fika – the historically hardwired Swedish tradition of meeting for a catch-up over a coffee and a biscuit or cake. “Many I know are abstaining from meeting for fika to save money. So we do something else instead,” Tomth says. Low-cost alternatives include meeting at home or going on walks, but it is not quite the same as fika, which plays a key social role in an otherwise often introverted society. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Plan your menu, get kids involved and be realistic: how to pack better school lunches

Guardian readers share their tips and tricks for cutting down food waste when packing school lunchesChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comParents of school-age children have their work cut out for them when it comes to providing good nutrition, particularly where school lunches are concerned. But with a bit of planning, there are ways to pack a lunch that gets eaten and reduce waste in the process. Here, readers share their tips for better packed lunches and ways to cut waste. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago How to save money on your passport renewal as price rise kicks in

Exclusive: The cost of an online application has jumped by £6 to £94.50

Economics

9 d. ago Morrisons brings back popular scheme to help families with children save money

The move aims to help families during the Easter break.

Society

9 d. ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP backs SCIAF's annual WEE BOX appeal

Each year generous Scots up and down the country give up a favourite treat such as coffee, chocolate, wine or crisps during Lent and put the money they save into a SCIAF WEE BOX.

Politics

9 d. ago Brides banish breakouts and scarring ahead of wedding day thanks to anti

47 Skin has a 10% discount on skincare bundles so you can save money and take control over your skin and blemishes before your wedding day

Politics

9 d. ago 'This budgeting method helps me save more money and prevents overspending'

A savvy saver shared how her go-to budgeting method helped her stop overspending and take control of her finances

Economics

1 week ago Tropical Fish To Breed 2025: Here are 10 breeds of colourful livebearing fish that are simple to breed

Breeding your own tropical fish can save you money and be a fascinating hobby.

Politics

1 week ago Passport holders with expiry date of November 25 or before warned to apply by tomorrow

Travel expert Simon Calder says those who have a passport that will run out in November can save money by applying before April 10

Events