Which? finds M&S cheaper than Waitrose ahead of Ocado launch

M&S is preparing for its products to officially replace Waitrose’s on the Ocado website tomorrow – and it has now been crowned the cheapest out of the two brands, according to Which?. The British firm has dropped prices to undercut its upmarket rival on thousands of items such as tinned tomatoes and organic cucumbers ahead … Read more

Which? crowns M&S cheaper than Waitrose after the price of a 30-item basket cost £2.74 less

Will your M&S shop from Ocado be cheaper than Waitrose? Which? reveals the brand that’s £2.74 more expensive for a 30-item basket ahead of tomorrow’s launch M&S preparing for its goods to officially replace Waitrose’s on Ocado tomorrow Has now been crowned the cheapest out of the two brands, according to Which? British website compared … Read more

Diamond price falls mean engagement rings are cheaper thanks to Covid

Great time to pop the question: Diamond price falls mean engagement rings are cheaper thanks to Covid (as long as you avoid a pricey gold band) Jewellers say people who want to get married should buy engagement rings now World’s biggest diamond producers have slashed cost of diamonds by a tenth Engagement rings are set … Read more

Air taxis are the new way to travel – and it’s far cheaper than you might think

Why high flyers are hopping on air taxis… it’s a new way to travel without the hassle of an airport – and far cheaper than you might think Niche website Wingly.io has reported a surge in interest for private flights It puts ‘hobby pilots’ in touch with passengers who share the cost of fuel   A … Read more

Cheaper travel insurance: How to get the best holiday cover

Travel insurers have begun to reintroduce policies after pulling most deals in the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. This comes as restrictions on foreign travel are being lifted and people are starting to once again think about taking a trip abroad. This is Money has a full guide to travelling while the coronavirus pandemic is … Read more

Electric vehicles are now CHEAPER to own than petrol cars

The sweet spot for electric vehicle ownership has been achieved, with the average zero-emission model already cheaper to own than a petrol car, new research claims. In 2020, the average lifetime running costs – including purchase price – for an electric car is £52,133, while an equivalent petrol model is £53,625.  On average, an electric … Read more

Some of Britain’s favourite cars are cheaper to buy with finance than cash

Cash isn’t always king for cars: Britain’s favourite models that are cheaper to buy with finance than outright revealed One in seven new cars are less expensive to purchase using PCP than cash Buyers of the Ford Fiesta, for example, can save over £500 by using finance What Car? listed 16 popular cars with savings … Read more

Saffron BS mortgage gets cheaper if you make your home greener

Saffron Building Society is offering environmentally conscientious homeowners the chance to save money on their mortgage by making their homes greener.  The lender’s new retro-fit mortgage is a two-year fixed rate at 1.47 per cent with a £999 fee, available to homeowners and first-time buyers with 20 per cent or more equity to put in. … Read more

Cheaper ways to borrow as banks bring back expensive overdraft rates

Borrowers were granted a reprieve from overdraft rates of nearly 40 per cent at the start of April as banks were ordered by the regulator to keep costs low as the coronavirus struck. But last week the Financial Conduct Authority reopened the door to sky high overdraft charges when it said it was not extending … Read more

Holidays will never be cheaper, says Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary

Holidays will never be cheaper, says Ryanair boss as he predicts airline will have to slash fares to recover from pandemic By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 1 July 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 1 July 2020 The coronavirus crisis will herald an era of ultra-cheap European holidays, says the boss … Read more