It sounds backwards, but many software teams are discovering that a slightly slower, more thoughtful code review saves far more time than it costs.

For independent shop owners, good weeks and quiet weeks are both part of the rhythm of trade.

Winter illness clinics are being organised earlier this year, with dedicated appointments for coughs, flu like symptoms and breathing problems.

Household finance advisers say the savings habit most likely to survive a busy year is the one that happens automatically, on payday, before.

Neighbourhood cooking groups are drawing new members as households look for affordable, nourishing meals they can realistically make on busy evenings.

High street spending figures reveal a split between retailers offering everyday essentials and those relying on occasional discretionary purchases.