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Summer on a budget

A series on how to have an amazing summer without breaking the bank. Featuring the best free culture; family days out for nothing; how to see the world on a shoestring; and useful fashion, food and beauty hacks 

8 June 2022

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    Thrifty summer: five ways to see the world for next to nothing

    From volunteering to sailing the world, these brilliant trips cost little more than a bit of imagination

7 June 2022

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    Thrifty summer: free films, folk and standup – 25 cost-free ways to enjoy arts in the UK

    You don’t have to shell out to enjoy the best in music, film, theatre, art and comedy – from a Francis Bacon in Aberdeen to Notting Hill’s unique and spectacular carnival

6 June 2022

  • Composite of illustration of girl with flower, plus photos of a face sculpture, a standing stone, a donkey's head

    Thrifty summer: 20 great free family days out in Britain

    Gardens, mills, beaches, galleries: there’s a wealth of cheap thrills to be had, if you know where to look …

4 June 2022

  • An image of a can that looks like a can of beans that has been squeezed in the middle, and with ‘The big squeeze’ on the label

    Shower in your bra and cook in the kettle? Putting ‘extreme frugality’ to the test

    The internet is full of creative hacks from people who pride themselves on their ability to scrimp and save. Are they worth trying?
  • An overhead shot of the legs of a woman with her feet in a paddling pool

    From sundae stations to snorkel trails – 30 ideas for cheap fun this summer

    A great summer doesn’t need to cost a fortune – or anything, in fact. All you need is our wallet-friendly guide
  • Joe Lycett, Holly Smith, Jack Monroe and Kwajo Tweneboa standing in superhero poses on podiums draped in red velvet

    Scam-busting, stunts and social media – the consumer champions fighting the cost-of-living crisis

    Recently, fighting for consumer rights has become more important than ever. Money heroes Joe Lycett, Jack Monroe, Holly Smith and Kwajo Tweneboa explain what inspired them

3 June 2022

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    DIY pedicures, sofa picnics – and mango in the bath: 20 cheap lifestyle hacks to try this summer

    Experts from Sali Hughes to Yotam Ottolenghi and Gynelle Leon share their ideas for a fun and frugal summer in the kitchen, garden, and even bath ...
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