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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...

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.

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...

We hear how a stolen mobile could result in an empty bank account. Sign up to one of our free weekly newsletters .

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...

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 wholesa...

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...

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 .

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 .

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 throug...

How much time do you spend when booking a holiday? There’s plenty to consider; the destination, how you’ll get there, and of course where you’ll stay. But what happens when the accommodation you actually booked isn’t where you end up staying… In this Which? Investigation we’ll hear why those booking a package holiday could see their hotel booking changed even after they’ve stepped onto their fligh...

This week we’re hearing about the car sharks, investigating a rise in private parking fines, and explaining how to appeal if you get a ticket. Read our advice on how to appeal a parking ticket or sign up to one of our free newsletters .

It’s the plot to many a science fiction movie, technology rising up and taking charge of the planet. But could that actually become a reality in the not too distant future? In this Which? Investigation we look at how technology is evolving, how our devices are increasingly ‘smart’, and whether the current rate of development can continue forever? Sign up to our free tech newsletter here .

Since the conflict started in Ukraine, our bills have soared. Energy bills reached levels unheard of previously, food prices rocketed, and inflation is still way above government targets. But exactly how much have the consequences of the war squeezed our finances, and what might happen next? In this Which? investigation we look at how the price for things like electricity, gas, food and other esse...

This week we hear how new research from Which? has found huge differences in the amount of caffeine in popular hot drinks at high-street coffee shops. Read more about our research here and you can also sign-up to our free newsletters .

The NHS is never far from the headlines. Record waiting times and debates over funding have been front and centre of the story for years, but for many people the wait to see their local doctor is the issue they feel most passionately about. In this Which? Investigation we’ll talk to frontline doctors, health professions, and others with a unique insight to take a look at the factors that have...

2023 is here, and with it comes that ever growing urge to look ahead at where you might like to explore later in the year. But with new Which? research finding the cost of holidaying on the rise, where are the best places to go to get more for your money? In this Which? investigation we take a look at the factors pushing up prices, ask whether there are still good deals to be had, as well as heari...

Think back to the last time you were on a plane, did it feel like there was less space than the last time you'd boarded an aircraft? This week Laura Sanders to take us through her recent investigation which left her with that shrinking feeling… You can sign-up to our free newsletters here .

The hosts of the Which? Investigates, Which? Money & Which? Shorts podcasts team up with our experts to answer some of your burning questions. They cover everything from insulation to savings rates, holiday recommendations to smart devices and more... Got a question you want us to answer, email us on podcasts@which.co.uk Read more of our energy saving tips & grants available & sign up...

Can you cook dinner in an airfryer to save yourself some money? Is the traditional turkey centrepiece a thing of the past? And how much has our festive food changed over the last hundred years? In this Which? investigation we take a look at how our Christmas eating habits are changing. We'll also be lifting the lid on some of our intensive testing here at Which? to reveal the best value products,...

While many issues have rightly been thrust into the spotlight as the men’s World Cup takes place in Qatar, there’s another which perhaps hasn’t made the headlines. As with all major events, be they sporting or otherwise, criminals are using all tactics possible to defraud fans of their hard earned cash. In this Which? Investigates we take a look at ticket fraud. We’ll hear from those who have lost...

We hear how new Which? research has found those great sales offers might not be all they're cracked up to be.

We’re fast approaching the busiest shopping period of the year. In just a few days Black Friday will mark the traditional start of the festive spending season, with billions spent on items over the few weeks between now and Christmas. But with so many of the sales moving online, how does the world’s biggest online retailer get ready to process millions of orders every single day? In this Which? in...

We give you a chance to hear our extended conversation from our Which? Investigates podcast as we chat to sustainable fashion campaigner Brett Staniland. He made a stand while appearing on the 2021 series of ITV show Love Island, refusing to wear the clothes provided by fast fastion retailer sponsoring the programme at the time. Here he explains why he made that decision, what he makes of the indu...

How often do you buy new clothes? A new t-shirt here, a new pair of jeans there, and with the increase in popularity for online shopping, it’s never been easier. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact your purchases could be having on the planet? And what happens to your unloved clothes when they no longer prove fit for purpose? In this Which? Investigation we’re taking on the world o...