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The self assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching, but once January 31st has come and gone, all eyes will be on the government’s new Making Tax Digital scheme - the new process for sole traders and landlords to keep on top of what they owe. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalists Ruby Flanagan and Matthew Jenkin who outline what the change means in practice, how it will...

The numbers don't lie. More and more flights are being plagued by disorderly passengers. But is alcohol the only cause? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we speak to passengers, cabin crew, and researchers to find out why air travel is being more frequently disrupted by intoxicated, violent or unruly passengers. Alcohol is a big reason why, but other factors also...

News websites receive a huge amount of money from advertisers promoting their business and services alongside news stories. But scammers are using getting in on the act to target you and me. In this podcast, we sit down with Which? senior journalist Tali Ramsey to chat about her investigation into the scam adverts she found on some of the UK's most trusted news websites. She tells us how fraudster...

With January upon us, plenty of us will be looking to refresh our diet. But with so much conflicting advice out there - what’s true? And what’s not? In this episode of our health and wellbeing podcast, we're joined by our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth, and the founder of CityDietitia...

There’s no doubt that you remember receiving notifications from your bank telling you that the interest rate on your savings account is set to go down. But are banks doing enough to tell us when an account with a better rate is available? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? researcher Holly Lanyon who shares the results of her investigation into whether or not banks are keeping us up to date o...

Technology develops quickly. So what do you need to know about for the year ahead? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we get you up to speed with all the latest tech trends that we think will be shaping our lives over the next twelve months. From terms like agentic AI and NPUs, to what might happen to mobile phones, we've got you covered. Read more of our latest tech news & sign up for our free...

Protein powder and creatine supplements are becoming more and more popular - but do you need to take them? Or are they only necessary for budding gym-goers? In this episode, we're joined by public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians, to explain how protein powder could help you if you introduce it to your daily routine. Plus, with research into creatine...

We often talk on this podcast about Section 75 - the protection offered when you buy things with a credit card. But it might not be as straightforward as you once thought. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? banking investigator Chiara Cavaglieri who shares details of her recent investigation into customers who weren’t protected by Section 75 when they initially thought they would be. Plus, ou...

If you’ve got a holiday to Europe planned in 2026, the chances are things at your destination airport will work a little differently to when you last travelled. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how the EU's new Entry/Exit system works, outline the key details you need to know, and detail what you should expect when you next travel to the continent. Read more about our experience trying...

January is a big month for health, with plenty of us making New Year resolutions to improve our health for the year ahead. In this episode of our health and wellbeing podcast, we're joined by our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth, and the founder of CityDietitians Sophie Medlin to explain the reality of using weight loss jabs. They outline how much they cost, who might be eligible to receiv...

Storms, floods and extreme weather are becoming more severe, but if damage hits your home, do you know if you are actually covered? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Matthew Jenkin who reveals what he found out when he recently investigated this topic for the Which? Money magazine. Plus, our insurance expert Dean Sobers explains what to look for in your policy documents to f...

These have been the biggest scams we’ve seen this year - plus our best advice on how to avoid them. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we countdown the the scams we've come across most often in 2025, explain what you can do to keep yourself safe online, and how to react if you've been targeted by a fraudster. Read more about the biggest scams of 2025 & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service B...

There are three main options for what to do with your spare cash - apart from spending it. Should you save it? Invest it? Or overpay your mortgage? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Senior Data Journalist Josh Wilson and Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell to explore the pros and cons of those options. Plus, given the Chancellor’s recent announcement that cash Isa limits will be...

Deciding whether or not to buy a new mobile phone can be hard, especially when the price tags seem to rise with every new release. Every year, three of the biggest names in smartphones - Apple, Google and Samsung - show off not only a new standard handset, but usually two or three devices which all have varying degrees of tech specs. So how do you weigh up which one is right for you? All while bea...

Finding the very best food and drink to serve up at Christmas can feel a daunting task, especially if you've got family and friends relying on you to deliver the goods. In this podcast, we sit down with Becky Marcus who runs our Christmas taste testing to find out how we run our rigorous testing and reveal some of the best mince pies, champagne and smoked salmon we had on test. Plus, we're joined...

Last week’s Budget was so full of announcements, it may have left you with more questions than answers. In this episode, we’re joined by the Deputy Editor of Which? Money Editor Sam Richardson and Emma Wall, Chief Investments Strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown to answer your questions on how the Chancellor’s announcements could impact you. From cash Isa limits being reduced, to the so-called mansio...

Paying for fuel isn't getting any cheaper. So what can you do to cut the cost of driving your own car? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we give you a handful of quick and easy tips that you can use every day to make every tank of fuel go further. From simple car maintenance, to adapting your driving style, these hacks could reduce how often you're visiting the petrol forecourt. Read more of our m...

Social media is flooded with influencers jumping on trends to get a better holiday. But are they just chasing likes, or can these hacks actually save you money? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we we tested some of the most shared holiday hacks, and spent weeks haggling, checking into flights, recording and analysing data, as well as speaking to industry experts. We'll tell you which ones could s...

Rachel Reeves stepped up to the despatch box at lunchtime on Wednesday to deliver her much-anticipated Budget speech. But how much of it will impact you? And will it be for the better, or for the worse? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross and Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell to discuss how all of the big announcements could impact your day-to-day finances...

**** This episode was first broadcast in February 2025**** Getting into the nitty gritty of switching banks, we explore the switching offers available now, how the switching process works, and consider whether you might actually be better off sticking with your current provider. In this episode, Which? Money expert Grace Witherden and finance content creator Gabriel Nussbaum - AKA That Money Guy -...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal which home insurance policies have been awarded a Best Buy in 2025, and which providers we recommend. When a disaster strikes at home, having a solid policy covering your property is great peace of mind that you’ll get the help you need. So we've surveyed thousands of policyholders and reviewed countless policy documents to rate and review 35 providers t...

There’s no doubt about it, we’re increasingly relying on AI tools to help us search for information online. But, are we becoming too reliant? In this podcast, we sit down with Which? Principal Research Andy Laughlin who unpacks the findings from his new investigation into the effectiveness of AI search tools. According to our findings, more than half of us are turning to sites like ChatGPT and Gem...

One in five mortgage holders choose their lender because they already have another financial product with them according to Which? research. But does that loyalty actually lead to a better deal? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money’s mortgage expert Sam Wilson & Associate Director at L&C Mortgages David Hollingworth to look at this data and unpack whether it’s best to shop around...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the results of our survey into the problems that customers face in relation to their energy providers. In an ideal world, most of us should be able to have a fairly hands off approach to our energy, as long as the lights and the heating stay on. Unfortunately, too many of us are facing a list of energy problems that have left us dealing with energy provi...

In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Head of Strategic Insight Katie Alpin who gets us up to speed on why we’re calling for action from the Financial Conduct Authority, and what has happened since we filed our super-complaint against them. Plus, we’re joined by Kaja Cordwell who shares her heartbreaking story of how a house fire meant she and her family still haven’t been able to return home ne...