Shopping around to save cash

SUPERMARKET prices keep creeping up. Grocery inflation has risen to 5.2%, up from 4.9% last month, as Labour's Budget of tax increases continues to filter down to pockets.

- by Katie Elliott

Taking on some easy tips to save some cash matters more now than ever. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be complicated, and a few clever tools and habits can make your money go further without cutting back on the essentials. One of the easiest ways to save is to check prices before you shop. Free tools like the "Trolley" app let you compare the cost of items across all big supermarkets, such as Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Iceland - the list goes on.

Simply download the app and search for a product to find out which store offers the best price.

For favourite items, you can set up alerts to get notified when prices drop.