A food guru has shared 10 tips that could cut your shopping bills in half – including always looking at the lowest placed items on a shelf, avoiding the bigger trolleys and investing more in the frozen food aisle. Personal finance expert Lynn Beattie – also known as Mrs Mummypenny – is recognised for her helpful advice on how families …

Brits are set to save more than £2,000 this year – by cutting back on fun moments with friends and family. A poll of 2,000 adults found eating out at restaurants, holidays and even going to gigs are among the top things they are spending less on – saving £171 each month as a result. While others have canned trips …

Millions are ‘doing their bit’ to help out in their communities, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults found assisting in schools, volunteering in charity shops and litter picking in community spaces are some of the most popular ways they are lending their services. While others have helped out with Scouts or Brownies, local sports events or given lifts …

A study of 2,000 adults found most households (86 per cent) are guilty of leaving an average of eight items on standby at any one time – with TVs, microwaves and washing machines being among the biggest offenders. This is costing an extra £20 a year, or £513,766,000 across all UK households,  which generates more carbon emissions than two million …

The best spring scenes in the UK include London’s Kew Gardens, Hampshire’s New Forest, and York’s medieval City Walls. A study of 2,000 adults revealed the most underrated areas of natural beauty as 32 per cent love to discover and share hidden gems with others as the warmer months begin. The second largest lake in the Lake District – Ullswater …

The typical family spends just six hours-a-week together as long working hours and digital devices keep them apart. A study of 2,000 mums and dads, with children at home, found their work shifts are the top cause of hindering family time (56 per cent), as well as homework (29 per cent) and social media use (20 per cent). Almost a …

A study of 2,000 adults revealed the top mishaps people have experienced with their batter – and expect to suffer from again this year. Among the top flops were lumps of flour or eggshell being in the mix, pancakes sticking to the pan, and running out of ingredients. It also emerged that February 21st will see an average of five …

Jamie Oliver has revealed his ‘can’t do without’ cupboard essentials that will save you money when cooking during the current financial squeeze. Chickpeas, beans or pulses, tinned tomatoes and flour were rated as key ingredients, while chilli sauce, curry paste and pesto were also said to be brilliant for transforming humble staples. In addition, he also tipped three essentials from …

A poll of 2,000 adults found 65 per cent have stopped shopping for non-essential items, while 15 per cent have completely cut out shopping sprees. More than half (55 per cent) are holding back because of the guilt of splashing out while others are struggling. And 60 per cent reckon this change in approach isn’t fleeting, as the current economic …

A poll of 1,000 16 to 21-year-olds revealed many had more frequent conversation about relationships (29 per cent), religion (24 per cent) and drugs (24 per cent) compared to money. With only 12 per cent saying money was one of the most frequently discussed ‘difficult’ topics at home. However, 81 per cent now think they would be more financially confident …