With households under increasing financial pressure, ways to save money on everything from energy bills to food waste were explored in this weekend's money pages. Elsewhere, the developing alliance between football and cryptocurrency was examined, plus warnings of private health policies not covering the menopause and fears of changes to free prescription rules disproportionately affecting patients on low incomes. Headlinemoney's Claire Beard, chooses her pick of the latest money section stories.

Financial Times

Three million cash Isa pensioners hit by inflation
The savings of millions of pensioners are at risk from inflation due to holding Isa portfolios purely in cash, according to new data from HMRC, warns Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan.

Brussels faces threat of legal challenge over sustainable finance rules
Austria and Luxembourg say they will pursue lawsuit over so-called green 'taxonomy' rules, report Mehreen Khan and Daniel Dombey.

Daily Telegraph & Sunday Telegraph

Dying patients' refunds held hostage by private hospitals
The sick and the elderly have been denied refunds from private medical insurers, reveals Harry Brennan, despite being blocked from getting treatment during the pandemic.

The new golden neighbourhoods with house prices higher than London
These super suburbs and cities have recorded huge demand as buyers sought out bigger homes in leafier areas, explains Alexandra Goss.

The Guardian

Dangerous game? Football clubs look to mine fans' cash with crypto offerings
Digital tokens seen as a new wealth stream as TV rights and sponsorship level off, writes Rob Davies, but not everyone is happy at the new signings

Food waste: are you throwing your money in the bin? Britons waste money every year by binning uneaten food - Zoe Wood has advice for readers on how being more green can also save cash.

The Times & Sunday Times

Why you mustn't say the M-word to insurers
Most private health policies don't cover the menopause - so report the symptoms, not the cause, advises Imogen Tew.

Bad banks are back, with a cruel co-ordinated attack on the heart of Britain
Banks are part of the fabric of a nation - that is why they are regulated so heavily and why they have a social purpose, writes James Coney.

The Observer

Hopes shattered as banks fail to pass on interest rate rise
The Bank of England upped the base rate to 0.25% in December, but since then only a handful of savers have felt the benefit, reports Rupert Jones.

Build to rent's glitzy goldrush raises fears for social housing
Banks, private equity and high-street names like John Lewis are piling in to the sector, but will the poor be priced out, asks Georgina Quach.

The Mail on Sunday

Energy firms were mocked for their tips to stay warm, was it fair? Toby Walne does star jumps and hugs pets... and concludes - what a load of hot air.
Armed with a thermal imaging camera, Toby Walne put tips from energy suppliers to the test.

Misleading cryptocurrency adverts finally face crackdown after Financial Conduct Authority reveals plans to take over their regulation
Misleading cryptocurrency adverts finally face a crackdown after the watchdog revealed plans to take over their regulation, reports Rachel Rickard Straus.

i

Bonkers savings challenges revealed - and how to save money in a way that actually works
Iona Bain has some innovative ways for readers to keep their cash pots bubbling.

Free prescriptions: GPs say changing age is a 'really silly idea' and could affect how they prescribe
GPs say 'any increase to the current free prescription age of 60 would disproportionately affect a large group of patients who are on low incomes', warns Serina Sandhu.

The Sun

Savvy Saver: Eleven simple swaps to save you more than £550 in just one month
Jessica Clark recommends which swaps readers could make to save hundreds of pounds in a month.

Energy saving: Five cheap ways to heat your home - and they could save you hundreds
Energy bills are set to get a lot expensive but there are cheap ways to keep your home heated, advises Marc Shoffman.

The Mirror

Hundreds of homeowners getting compensation and refunds for 'rip-off' solar panel deals
Hundreds of homes are getting compensation and refunds for solar panel loans they were promised would save them money - but actually did the opposite, reveals Sam Barker.

List of household items that have risen in price the most - adding £1,500 per family
Levi Winchester looks at research highlighting the importance of consumers comparing prices before making any purchase.

The Express

Pensioners may get up to £358 per month if living with muscle pain or other conditions
Pensioners may be entitled to up to £358 per month to assist with muscle pain, and they are being urged to check eligibility, explains Rebekah Evans.

Number one side hustle rule for financial success 'make use of that extra money'
A side hustle rule dished out by money pro Makala Green is essential for financial success, writes Emily Hodgkin.