In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explore why flight delays are getting worse. We've analysed a whole load of data to find out why more flights are being delayed, what’s causing them, which airlines are worse than the rest, and crucially, explain what more needs to be done to keep passengers in the loop Read more about flight delays & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Find out more about your rights if you've been o a delayed flight Become a Which? member for 50% off the usua...
Sep 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 173
As it’s pension awareness week, it’s perhaps the perfect opportunity to get on top of your savings for later life. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money’s pension expert Paul Davies, and Charlene Young, Pensions and Savings Expert at AJ Bell to discuss how much you’ll need, how to save, and share their expert tips on setting yourself up for a comfortable retirement. Read more about how much you need to save for your retirement & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Could a DIY...
Sep 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 315
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explore whether or not you should be concerned about the prevalence of microplastics in your everyday life. Some of them are so small that they can't be seen by the human eye, but they are found in our food, our water supply, and even the air we breathe. So should we you worried about them? Read more about microplastics & sign up for our Sustainability newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Sep 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 172
It’s still 75 days to go until this year’s Budget speech, but already the rumours are swirling. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money Deputy Editor Sam Richardson & Helen Morrissey, Head of Retirement Analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown to take a look at what could be announced in November, and whether or not you need to take action now. Read more about the rumours for this year's Budget & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Use our free IHT calculator & read more about c...
Sep 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 314
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you which electric cars are eligible for the government's new EV grant - and could therefore save you thousands of pounds. Read the full list of eligible cars & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Sep 09, 2025•8 min•Ep. 171
Settling the affairs of a loved one is never easy, but new research from Which? shows that banks and the probate service are causing unnecessary delays. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Holly Lanyon, and James Buchan from Which? Legal to explain what’s going wrong, and what you can do to make the process as easy as possible. Read more about how to deal with banks after death & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Find out how the Which? Legal service can help y...
Sep 04, 2025•32 min•Ep. 313
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain that holiday scams are more likely to catch you out before you actually arrive at your destination. Read more about our investigations into booking.com & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Sep 02, 2025•9 min•Ep. 170
For many, investing is all about saving money for longer term goals. But how easy is it to make money regularly from stocks and shares? We explain how dividend payments work, and whether you should be considering them as a valid part of your investment portfolio. Read more on our guide on how to invest in bonds & learn more about the dividend tax rules . Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member...
Aug 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 312
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the number in pounds and pence you should really be paying for both your broadband and mobile contracts. Read more about saving money on your broadband & mobile contracts Use of our free broadband comparison tool & mobile comparison tool Sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Aug 26, 2025•7 min•Ep. 169
Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our air fryer expert Adam Speight reveals which model he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively available t...
Aug 24, 2025•15 min
The Bank of England base rate has fallen. Again. But with house prices still on the rise, is it harder than ever to get on the property ladder? This week, we’re joined by our mortgages expert Sam Wilson and David Hollingworth from L&C Mortgages to discuss what another base rate cut means for mortgage rates, what’s happened to the property market since stamp duty rules were amended earlier in the year, and how the market claims it is trying to make it more affordable to get on the housing lad...
Aug 21, 2025•31 min•Ep. 311
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how anybody of any age can become a scam victim. You might think you’ll never fall victim to a scam, just because some of them seem obvious to you. But you could be caught at a bad time or become the subject of manipulation over a lengthy period by a skilled scammer. Read more about our scam advice & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Aug 19, 2025•10 min•Ep. 168
Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our dishwsher expert Andy Laughlin reveals which dishwasher he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively avail...
Aug 17, 2025•16 min
With the summer holiday season upon us, this is your guide to the dos and don’ts or spending money while abroad. Which? Senior Writer Grace Witherden & Jo Rhodes, a Senior Researcher at Which? Travel share their expert knowledge on the best cards to use, where to get your physical cash, and the best ways to avoid fees. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? M...
Aug 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 310
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing some of the cars that have made the first ever list of vehicles to have been awarded a Which? Great Value endorsement. Read our full list of Great Value cars & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Aug 12, 2025•6 min•Ep. 167
Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our barbecue expert Chris Brookes reveals which barbecue he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively availabl...
Aug 10, 2025•14 min
Bank branches closing. Paper statements axed. Text alerts no longer coming through. Is mobile banking fast becoming the only way to manage our cash? This week, we sit down with Which? Money journalists Chiara Cavaglieri and Josh Wilson to talk about the decline in the types of services offered by banks, the closure of branches, and how customers feel about the changing banking landscape. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Find out more about re...
Aug 07, 2025•35 min•Ep. 309
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're asking whether or not you should ditch the Windows PC and make the switch to a Mac instead. Or if you’re already an Apple devotee, maybe you'll be convinced that Microsoft is best. Read our reviews of the best Macbooks in 2025 & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Aug 05, 2025•10 min•Ep. 166
Have you ever spent over the odds for a second hand gig ticket? Or wondered why the final price you paid was higher than the initial list price? Today we’re diving beneath the eyewater costs of ticket sales. This week, we sit down with Which? Journalist Tali Ramsey and Adam Webb, Campaign Manager of FanFair Alliance to explain what needs to be changed in the live event market, and how you can avoid being scammed when buying a ticket. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free...
Jul 31, 2025•30 min•Ep. 308
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain why the prices on everyday essentials are rising so high. Plus, thanks to our groundbreaking supermarket inflation tracker, we can reveal the products that are rising higher than anything else. Read more about grocery inflation & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Jul 29, 2025•7 min•Ep. 165
More people than ever are choosing to go private for medical care, but with pay-as-you-go costs potentially setting you back thousands of pounds, is private medical insurance worth the money? This week, we sit down with Which? Senior Researchers Megan Thomas and Dean Sobers to reveal the providers who have topped our latest survey results, and explain how to find the right provider for your needs. Read all our reviews of PMI providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here ...
Jul 24, 2025•20 min•Ep. 307
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how to make the most of a doctors appointment. We know they can often feel rushed, and it can seem be hard to get one in the first place. But a bit of preparation can make all the difference. Read more on how to get the most from your GP appointment & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Jul 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 164
Popular apps such as Facebook, TikTok and Temu say your privacy is important to them. What they do tells a different story. In this episode, we're joined by Which? Principal Researcher Andy Laughlin who reveals the results of his investigation into 20 of the most popular apps in the UK. We also discuss what you can do to limit the amount of your personal data that ends up in the hands of tech giants. Read more of our investigation & sign up for our free Tech newsletter Click here to send us ...
Jul 21, 2025•34 min
Now entering their third year, our annual Shoddy Awards are given out to products and companies that we think can, and should, do better. Today we catch up with the Which? researchers who nominated this year’s winners who tell us what we don’t like about the winners, plus the alternatives that we recommend you use instead. Find out more about all of this year's award winners & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to support our Step Fleecing Fans campaign Click here to send...
Jul 16, 2025•34 min•Ep. 306
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you which badges, logos and acronyms you need to look out for when booking a holiday. We also tell you which ones are a nice to have, and which ones are utterly pointless. Read more about the essential, useful and pointless logos & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Jul 15, 2025•9 min•Ep. 163
Investing in crypto is becoming more and more popular, and with new government rules coming into force in order to boost investor confidence, does it mean you should consider it? We sit down with Josh Wilson, Which? Investments expert and Richard Daws, founder of crypto insurance company Redefind to help you work out if it’s right for you. Read more about investing in crypto & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off ...
Jul 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 305
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we analyse weather data in order to highlight the holiday destinations that are too hot, and recommend some alternatives if you're after just the right amount of sun. Read more about where it's really too hot to holiday this summer & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Jul 08, 2025•10 min•Ep. 162
Whether you lose your job, your car breaks down or anything in between, it’s crucial that you have an emergency fund set aside for when disaster strikes. But bigger, global financial shocks can impact your pension and your mortgage too, so how can you prepare? Read more about how much money to have in your emergency fund & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership...
Jul 03, 2025•31 min•Ep. 304
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how there are massive savings to be made by buying used electric cars, plus what to do if you're looking at making the switch. Find out how much it costs to charge an electric car & sign up for our free monthly Cars newsletter Read more of our car buying advice Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price...
Jul 01, 2025•11 min•Ep. 161
An easy way to grab a discount or a way of unfairly excluding millions of potential shoppers? This week we discuss supermarket loyalty pricing and hear why certain groups of society are unable to access the discounts many of us take for granted. We also hear more about our hopes for change, and how you can get involved in our campaign . Follow us on social media & sign up to our free Money newsletter . Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membershi...
Jun 26, 2025•33 min•Ep. 303
