When the cost of living squeezes, everyone has their own go-to trick to make the numbers work. Rank these classic UK belt-tightening tactics from most to least effective in your book.
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Yellow sticker hunting at the supermarket
Timing your shop to catch the reduced-to-clear stickers on near-date items. A genuine sport for thrifty Brits chasing 30p sandwiches and half-price roast chickens.
Switching energy and broadband providers
Using comparison sites to ditch your current provider the moment a contract ends. Sticking around is often punished, so the switchers tend to win.
Batch cooking on a Sunday
Spending a Sunday afternoon making a vat of chilli or curry to freeze in portions. Cheaper than Deliveroo and arguably tastier by Wednesday.
Cancelling unused subscriptions
Auditing your bank statement and axing the streaming services and gym memberships you forgot you had. Often reveals £40 a month vanishing into thin air.
Walking instead of taking the bus or Uber
Skipping the £2 fare or £8 Uber and putting your trainers on. Saves money, clears the head, and counts as your daily steps.
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