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After struggling to afford a home in Britain, Yip Ward and Paul Mappley found an extraordinary bargain in Normandy - and are turning it inot a dream retreat.

From homemade Christmas gifts and weekend market stalls to baking and pet sitting, these seven side hustles could help boost your festive budget, with a clever way to get paid using just your phone.

From homemade cakes and Christmas crafts to weekend market stalls, making a little extra money is easier when customers can pay you with a quick tap of their card or phone.