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In the next episode of our new Get Answers podcast, we’re here to help you solve those everyday problems.  We discuss the results of our survey uncovering the UK's most sustainable restaurant chains , hearing what they are doing to help reduce their impact on the planet. Throughout we're also joined by home food waste expert Kate Hall as she shares her top tips on how to reduce the amount of...

In this archive episode we discuss efforts to crackdown on criminal activity, shining a light on the often stretched resources of scam prevention teams across the country. This episode was first published in March 2023. Listen to our Get Answers podcast about the future of scams & sign up to our free scam alert newsletter .

This week on Get Answers, we’re talking about the future of scams. People spend hours talking about the latest developments in tech: whether it’s massive iPhone launches or breathless chat about the impact of AI, but there’s a trillion dollar industry that doesn’t get nearly as much attention for its constant innovation: fraud. With the help of BBC Scam Interceptors ' co-host Nick Stapleton, we gi...

Today we discuss one of the biggest purchases you can make, explaining how to make sure you find a car that's right for you. We're joined by car expert and podcaster Sam Moores to give you some tips and tricks to help you when it comes to buying and selling, plus we pull back the curtain of how we test cars here at Which? and reveal the manufacturing claims you just need to take with a pinch of sa...

Got a New Year resolution to try and improve your health in 2024? Today we are channeling those good intentions and seeing if smart tech can help improve your fitness. We're joined by our experts & fitness influencer Amy Jones to explain how this technology could help tell you more about your general wellbeing and how best to use them to ensure you are making the most of your device. Check out...

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 &...

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 r...

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 .

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...

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: first.lastname@gmail.com becomes firs.tlastname@gmail.com *** L...

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.

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 on...

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 he...

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 Mon...

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...

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 cre...

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...

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 & si...

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 wh...

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 & ch...

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...

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...