As stats tell us that more holiday bookings happen in January than in any other month, we arm you with everything you need to know before booking your next trip. Cheapholidayexpert.com founder Chelsea Dickenson joins the team to discuss the best city breaks, staycations, and long-haul destinations to get you inspired. Check out the destinations where your pound will stretch furthest in 2024 & our advice on where's hot in January?...
Jan 08, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We're doing something a bit different on the podcast this week as we hear how Which? has been working to get answers to all manner of consumer questions for over 60 years. Inspired by the passing of Which? co-founder Dorothy Goodman, we hear from her daughter on what the early years of the organisations were really like, while current Chief Executive Anabel Holt tells us more about how we remain relevant in the present day. Read more about the life of Dorothy Goodman & subscribe to Get Answe...
Dec 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Have questions? Get Answers. We’re here to help you solve those everyday problems, whether it’s getting the most from your weekly shop, finding travel hacks to save on your family holiday or simply learning the tricks that make your everyday life easier. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode .
Dec 11, 2023•2 min
Christmas is us a few weeks away, so we're sharing all the best advice to help you stay calm over the festive season. We cover everything from who came out on top in our festive food taste tests, to where to buy the best presents, and what to gift those difficult-to-buy-for family and friends. Organisation expert and influencer Nicola Lewis also joins us to share her top tips to ensure you feel at ease during this hectic time of year. *** Read more about where to buy the best festive food & ...
Dec 04, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
With Black Friday and Christmas on the horizon, industry insider Luke Carthy joins us to share his tips to help you secure a better bargain. In this episode we learn tricks that could help you change the way shop forever and some handy hints that could save you plenty of cash. *** An example of the email hack mentioned by Luke: [email protected] becomes [email protected] *** Listen to our Money podcast episode discussing the best way to shop on Amazon & check out our lat...
Nov 20, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Should you write-off all ultra-processed food as unhealthy and leave it at that? Some are linked to poor health, but we've found that the range of foods is broad and that some do have a place in a healthy diet. In this episode we hear about the foods you can eat - in moderation - and the healthy swaps you can make as part of your daily routine.
Nov 06, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Which? has long campaigned for greater protections for consumers from online fraudsters, and our research has regularly highlighted the detriment consumers suffer due to online fraud on unregulated online platforms. In this special episode we hear how Which? worked tirelessly to influence the new Online Safety Bill, meaning online platforms will be required to prevent and quickly remove harmful online content, and how Ofcom will now be responsible for ensuring platforms implement these changes. ...
Oct 30, 2023•41 min
This week Which? experts are appearing across BBC TV & Radio to give advice as part of the BBC's 'Be Scam Safe' campaign. To mark the occasion we're giving you the chance to hear a previous episode from our Get Answers series, giving advice on how best to spot fraudulent activity and the best things to do to protect yourself from falling victim. Sign up to our free weekly Scam Alert service here...
Oct 26, 2023•15 min
Throughout September we're bringing you special episodes as we hear from brilliant guests with amazing insider knowledge on how best to save you money. In this episode we speak to Britain's Coupon Kid as he reveals the tactics used by supermarkets to get us to spend more, and the best ways you can shop for less. Read our latest guide to the cheapest supermarkets & sign up to our free Money newsletter ....
Sep 25, 2023•29 min
Throughout September we're bringing you special episodes as we hear from brilliant guests with amazing insider knowledge on how best to save you money. Today we're joined by property expert and developer Marta de Sousa as she shares her top tips on what to do when buying a property, and what might happen next for the mortgage market. Read our latest guide on what's happening to house prices & sign up to our free Money newsletter ....
Sep 18, 2023•40 min
Throughout September we're bringing you special episodes as we hear from brilliant guests with amazing insider knowledge on how best to save you money. Today we're joined by Molly Lempriere, Policy Editor at news site Carbon Brief . She explains why bills have risen, whether moving to renewable energy sources could see our bills drop, and share tips and advice on how we can improve green credentials of our own homes. Read our 10 tips to reduce your energy bills & sign up to our f...
Sep 11, 2023•34 min
We kick off a month of special episodes as we hear from brilliant guests with amazing insider knowledge on how best to save you money. Today we're joined by Chelsea Dickenson, the founder of Cheap Holiday Expert , as she shares her top tips on how to spend less on holiday. Stay tuned for great advice on how to get the cheapest flights, the best seats on a plane, and how a travel pillow could help you beat your baggage allowance. Read our advice on the whether an all-inclusive package deal or DIY...
Sep 04, 2023•44 min
With the technology never far from the headlines, we explain how ChatGPT and AI bots really work, and explain whether they could eventually prove to be a friend or foe? Read more about our submission of evidence to the Science and Technology Committee on the governance of artificial intelligence & sign up to our free newsletters ....
Aug 23, 2023•10 min
We explore how to cut through the marketing noise to choose brands and products that take sustainability seriously. Check out our sustainable living advice hub & sign up to our free sustainability newsletter . Why not check out our other podcasts too? Find the Which? Money podcast here ....
Aug 09, 2023•12 min
While fraudsters seem to have no trouble accessing our details, we meet the people who have had their accounts closed with little or no explanation and through no fault of their own. We also hear how they can stop you banking elsewhere, and the impact this has had on those who have fallen victim. Sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter .
Jul 28, 2023•21 min
In the sixth and final episode of our mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, we share our expert advice on the things you can do to lower your energy usage. We discuss the future of the energy price cap, learn about the support available to help promote energy efficiency, and answer your questions from social media. Read more on the energy price cap & sign up to our free sustainability newsletter . Like what you're hearing? Use #GetAnswers on social me...
Jun 16, 2023•15 min
In the fifth episode of our mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, we hear how you can save on the regular journeys you make each day. We discuss the best way to buy a rail ticket, learn why bus travel is more affordable than it has been for a long time, and answer your questions from social media. Read more on the best ways to save on travel in 2023 Like what you're hearing? Use #GetAnswers on social media....
Jun 14, 2023•15 min
In the fourth episode of our mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, our experts make you aware of the free support your child could be entitled to. We also discuss the free things you can do with the kids, explain how government funded support schemes are changing, and answer your questions from social media. Read 11 ways to cut your childcare costs & check out our child benefit rates calculator . Like what you're hearing? Use #GetAnswers on social med...
Jun 12, 2023•15 min
In the third episode of our Get Answers mini-series helping you get answers you need to life's everyday questions, we share tricks and tips to help reduce the cost of your weekly shop. We also investigate 'shrinkflation', reveal which supermarket has been crowned our cheapest supermarket for the twelfth month in a row , and answer your questions from social media. Read what supermarkets and shops are doing to help with the cost of living? & sign up to our free Food & Health newsletter . ...
Jun 09, 2023•16 min
In the second episode of our Get Answers mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, we take a closer look at the tactics used by fraudsters. We compare scams to discover similarities in criminal behaviour, hear how the Online Safety Bill could crackdown on illegal behaviour, and answer your questions from social media. Read how to spot and protect yourself from scams , check out the latest information from Action Fraud & sign up to our free scam alerts new...
Jun 07, 2023•15 min
In the first of our Get Answers mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, we assess your options as uncertainty continues in the mortgage market. We look at whether now is the time to fix your mortgage deal, what to do if you can't afford your monthly repayments, and answer your questions from social media. Check out our mortgage repayment calculator & sign up to our free money newsletter . Like what you're hearing? Use #GetAnswers on social media....
Jun 05, 2023•13 min
This week we’re getting behind the wheel to take a closer look at smart motorways. The government recently announced no new smart motorways will be built, but with some already under construction, and plenty others in operation, they aren’t going anywhere soon. Sign up to one of our free weekly newsletters.
May 24, 2023•12 min
When you brush your teeth, do you ever stop to consider if your toothpaste is actually doing what it claims to be capable of on the tube? Teeth whitening toothpastes are as popular as ever, with influencers pushing products that claim to enhance your smile, look further and the science may be less than solid. In this week’s Which? Investigates, we dig into those claims, ask whether these products are safe, and if we can be confident they work as promised? Are toothpaste tubes recycleable? read m...
May 22, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 22
We hear how a stolen mobile could result in an empty bank account. Sign up to one of our free weekly newsletters .
May 17, 2023•13 min
Everytime you head to the supermarket, take a trip to your local restaurant, or simply open the fridge, you should be confident that the food you’re about to eat is safe to consume. But 10 years since horse meat was found in beefburgers and ready meals in the UK our high food standards are increasingly at risk and being taken for granted. In this week’s Which? Investigates we take a look at why we’re concerned about the future of food safety, with us calling on the government to ensure our vital...
May 08, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Filling up your vehicle can be an expensive business, but does it need to cost quite as much as it does? Prices have fallen since the record highs seen immediately after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but many experts believe the price per litre should have fallen further. In this week’s Which? Investigates we take a look at the factors propping up forecourt prices, hearing how the price of wholesale oil doesn’t reflect what we’re currently seeing, and asking whether retailers are looking to make...
Apr 24, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 20
The Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest TV entertainment show in the world. With this year’s event being hosted in the UK on behalf of last year’s winner’s Ukraine, we hear how fans from across the continent have been battling with popular demand, high prices, and cancellations in order to find somewhere to stay in this year’s host city of Liverpool. In this week’s Which? Investigates we learn how accommodation providers have increased their prices to record levels, as well as asking&nb...
Apr 10, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This week we’re delving into the shady world of apps. Chances are we have plenty downloaded on our mobile, you likely downloaded one to listen to this podcast, but how much do you know about what some of them could be doing to your device, and more importantly, our data. Sign up to our free tech newsletter .
Apr 05, 2023•12 min
With the Easter Holidays approaching, we’re hearing why you should perhaps think twice before booking your next trip away through an online travel agent. We’ll also learn why you shouldn’t be tempted by the headline price for flights on some booking sites. Read more about our best and worst package holiday providers ....
Mar 29, 2023•11 min
Buying a house or moving into a new home should be an exciting moment in anyone’s life, but as with all aspects of society, this major live event is being infiltrated by fraudsters, keen to make a quick getaway with your hard earned cash. In this Which? investigation we’ll be hearing how the property market could be vulnerable to scammers, with some would-be buyers losing huge sums of money through illegal activity carried out by highly organised criminals. Read our latest scam alerts and sign u...
Mar 27, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 18
