Which? Shorts

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal what the most common scams are of 2024, plus give you advice on how to spot them and keep yourself safe online. Read all about the latest scams that we've spotted & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how finding out how energy efficient your home is can be be confusing and how official surveys can cause confusing results. Read more about the problems with Energy Performance Certificates & sign up for our free monthly Sustainability newsletter . Get the Which? magazine delivered direct to your door.

In this episode of Money Shorts, we demystify the rules around later life care funding across the UK. Read the 9 things you should know before paying for care & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we take a look at the current evidence of whether gut health is another overhyped health trend or if you should get on board with it. Read what you need to know about gut health & sign up to our free weekly Food and Health newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered direct to your door.

Booking your next summer getaway is meant to be something to look forward to. Scrolling through the holiday websites looking at pictures of glorious pools and sandy beaches, deciding which room in the apartment has the best view over the coastline. You think you’ve found a great deal and then… the fees start to add up! The bargain holiday you thought you’d found is now tens, perhaps hundreds of po...

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explore the palm oil industry. We tell you what palm oil actually is, analyse why it has such a bad reputation and we'll give you tips on how to make more sustainable shopping choices. Read how to buy sustainable palm oil & sign up to our free weekly Food and Health newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered direct to your door.

In the first episode of our new Money Shorts series, we look at investing and how you can spot reliable dividend payers to boost the returns on your investments. Find out how to invest if you're a beginner & sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter.

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you what you need to do before you set off on your summer holiday. Whether it's downloading all the right apps, preparing for finances so you're not hit by fees, or getting your mobile ready for EU roaming. Read about how to prepare your phone before your fly & sign up to our free weekly Travel newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered direc...

Since launching in 2022, ChatGPT has been a game-changer in the world of AI. But it's perhaps the chatbots that companies are using for customer service where we have the most interaction with artificial intelligence. Tech author and broadcaster Chris Stokel-Walker and Which? Technology Editor Lisa Barber tell us how to beat the customer service chatbots and get the answers to our queries as fast...

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you how credit reference agencies are using our data as part of their marketing agencies, and how you can limit what data they hold about you. Read about your rights following a data breach & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered direct to your door.

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we take you to some of the most popular holiday destinations and give you some top tips for ordering in bars, cafes and restaurants. We also give you advice on ensuring you get exactly what you order. Read our top travel destinations for June & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter. Get the Which? magazine delivered direct to your door.

The popularity of air fryers is booming. But are they the answer to our home cooking needs? Or are they just another fad that will fizzle out sometime soon? Sorted Food's Ben Ebbrell talks us through the best ways to use an air fryer and whether or not they can replace a traditional over. Plus, Which?'s Steph Kipling tells us how Which? puts them through the paces and what to look for when making...

 In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we examine the claims made by so-called health products, and tell you whether or not they have an impact on your health. We also tell you whether or not they're worth your money, or if there are cheaper alternatives out there. Read what you need to know about gut health & sign up to our free monthly Food and Health newsletter. Get the Which? magazine...

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we look at downsizing and help you work out if its right for you. We also tell you what you need to consider before making a decision, and break down all the costs involved in making what could be your final house move. Read about the 5 costs you'll need to consider before downsizing & sign up to our free monthly Home newsletter .

Social media is swarming with fake tickets for popular music concerts, sports contests and comedy gigs, and just recently it was reported Taylor Swift fans have lost an estimated £1m in ticket scams ahead of the UK leg of her Eras tour. With further calls for increased regulation in the industry, we meet the man taking the fight to the scammers and secondary ticketing websites. We also explain how...

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we take a look at food labelling and what brands and supermarkets are actually telling us on the packets of our favourite foods. We've investigated what the rules are, and whether or not the shops are following them. Read our best buy food and drink from our independent taste tests & sign up to our free monthly Food and Health newsletter.

In this week's Which? Shorts podcast, we look at the quick and easy ways you can get your garden ready for summer, while keeping the costs down low. We explore how to cut the costs of tools and how to get discounts when buying plants. Read our tips on how to make gardening easier & sign up to our free garden newsletter.

In a unique investigation,  we found evidence that some of the claims made by bamboo toilet roll brands could be too good to be true .  We carried out fibre-composition testing on five popular brands claiming to be made from “bamboo only” or “100% bamboo”, a fibre often touted as a green alternative to virgin paper. Samples from Bumboo, Naked Sprout and Bazoo contained very low or low le...

In this week's Which? Shorts podcast, we take a look at the increasing functionality of new cars could be distracting drivers. We explain the new features of modern vehicles and how you can ensure you stay safe behind the wheel. Read our latest new and used car reviews & sign up to our free cars newsletter .

In this archive episode, we hear more about the wonders of the Canary Islands, enjoying everything from their beautiful beaches to the mysterious rainforests of the interior. Transport yourself to the islands in the North Atlantic, and perhaps consider a visit for your next trip overseas. Feeling inspired? Check out our summary of the best Canary Island holiday resorts & sign up to our free Tr...

Today we’ll be helping you get connected as we're joined by tech expert David McClelland and Which? magazine's Adam Snook. The team discuss what 4g and 5g even mean, how to make sure you're ready for 3G switch off and how to get the best deal Later we also get a sneak preview of the latest Which? survey into the mobile phone networks, out in May's Which? Magazine. Check out our latest Mobile netwo...

With the increasing move online, it's more and more likely we'll be asked to part with our own personal data. In this episode we tell you how you can lock down the sensitive information you share online. Read more of our best VPNs for privacy and streaming (subscription required) & sign up to our free tech newsletter - delivered direct to your inbox.

We're often being asked to go onto our bank's website, whether to pay a bill or update our details - but how do you know that site is actually legit? Here at Which? we learnt that 2,000 websites that appear to imitate UK banks were reported in in 2023 alone. Read more & sign up to our free weekly Scam Alert newsletter .

Today we’ll be helping you nod off as we're joined by sleep scientist and therapist Dr Kat Lederle . The team discuss how improving your routine can help you get a more restful sleep, while we also explain the symptoms sleep apnea. Later we also hear from the testing team at Which? to find out whether you can buy yourself a good night’s rest with the right mattress and pillow. Check out our latest...

We hear more about our latest car insurance reviews, revealing which policies offer the best value for money. Later we explain what cover you can expect, and who is most likely to pay out should you find yourself needing to make a claim. Read more about our latest car insurance reviews & sign up to become a Which? member . You could  get a quote  with Confused.com from the companies...