With three of Britain's "Big Six" energy companies announcing inflation-busting price rises, millions of households across the country will feel the squeeze this winter.

And with the economy still in recovery, making the most of your money has never been more important.

So to help you keep track of the pennies in the run-up to Christmas, the Examiner has come up with a handy guide to help you cut those unnecessary expenses.

From stretching your food budget to saving money around your home, these 15 simple tips could see you pocket a few extra notes before the festive season.

Just scroll through our gallery above to find out how you could save cash