Consumer expert Laura Gillespie has spent six years studying how British households behave with their money and has identified a common money-saving mistake that could be costing families more than they realise
Consumer expert tells of 'biggest budgeting mistake' when cutting costs
Consumer expert Laura Gillespie has spent six years studying how British households behave with their money and has identified a common money-saving mistake that could be costing families more than they realise
Lifestyle
David Raven
19:19, 31 Aug 2026Updated 19:24, 31 Aug 2026
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