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From 31 March 2026, a major change is being introduced across councils in England to standardise what is accepted in kerbside bin collections. In this episode, we explain how the Simpler Recycling law is going to change the way you dispose your household recycling waste in England. Read more about the changes on our website & sign up for our free Sustainability newsletter Become a Which? membe...

More of us than ever are shopping online. But the regulations that are meant to keep us safe aren't working, putting us at risk from buying dangerous and illegal products through major retailers. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we report on the rise of online marketplaces run by well-known retailers and highlight the significant failings that are leading to people being harmed by unsafe products...

Improving the energy efficiency of your home is always top of mind when it's cold outside or you can feel a draft inside. But getting somebody to assess your home's efficiency isn't as thorough as it should be. In this podcast we're joined by our sustainability specialist Karen Lawrence who explains how when trying to compare the options for homeowners seeking energy advice, she was met with inacc...

With so much uncertainty in the global markets, where's the best place for you to invest? In this week's episode we reveal the providers who are doing more than most to satisfy their customers, and the stocks and shares Isas that offer good value for money. Read more about best rated investment platforms on our website & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via ema...

More countries than ever require tourists to apply for a visa to enter. They should be applied for via official avenues, such as government websites, but our investigation has found that Google is allowing fraudsters to pay for their fake websites to appear at the top of search results. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal what happened when we clicked on those adverts, as we found out what...

Have you ever been in the market for a new car and been shocked by the list prices? You're not alone. We've been investigating why the days of sub-£10,000 motors are long gone. In this episode, we sit down with our cars expert Michael Passingham to analyse why the era of the truly "cheap and cheerful" car seems to be over. He explains how expensive optional extras and high-tech safety features are...

At the end of the month the Financial Conduct Authority will lay out its rules for a multi-billion pound compensation scheme aimed at millions of drivers who unwittingly overpaid when they paid for a car on finance. But what will those rules look like? In this episode, Which? cars expert Michael Passingham explains how drivers who bought a car between 2007 and 2024 could be owed money as part of t...

The feeling of stepping inside a countryside pub for a refreshing drink and a warming meal can top off a long day outside. But which county boasts the best pubs? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we shine a spotlight on a county and a peculiarly-located national park that offers breathtaking scenery and a plethora of public houses, from from village pubs to gastropubs, to ancient coaching inns. Re...

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement this week - a speech that the government hoped beforehand would be a non-event with no new policy announcements. But has the war in the Middle East cast doubts and uncertainty over the future of this government’s fiscal aspirations? In this episode, Which? Money’s Matthew Jenkin joins us to talk through the biggest headlines from the Chan...

Our annual survey has ranked Ryanair as the worst-performing short-haul airline. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the results of our research, thanks to thousands of travellers giving their feedback of 23 carries based on the booking process, customer service, value for money and more. Plus, we compare how low-cost airlines could cost more than you'd first expect once you've paid for an...

It's been over a decade since pension reforms were introduced, giving us more freedom and flexibility to choose how to access our retirement savings. But how to access your money isn't the only decision you'll need to make - you'll also need to choose when to access your pension. In the final episode of our four-part podcast series, we discuss the options you have for accessing your money - includ...

Whether or not you shop at Tesco, you’ll probably know about its Clubcard membership scheme. In recent years, the programme has given users access to lower prices - that is if you’re aged 18 or over. We think that’s wrong. In this episode, Which? senior researcher Ellie Simmonds joins us to analyse the news that, after years of our campaigning, Tesco is looking to remove the age restriction that h...

When looking for a new car, many of us don't look beyond the list price. But annual maintenance costs needs to be taken into consideration. In this podcast, we reveal the result of our annual survey into maintenance costs, and reveal some of the most and least reliable car brands on the market. Plus, your fuel type can impact your yearly outlay. We've crunched the numbers to find out how each type...

With accidental damage making up nearly half of all car insurance claims, do you know what your policy actually covers you for? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the providers and policies we recommend after teaming our in-depth research with feedback from real-life policy-holders. Plus, with the recent rise of self-described ‘essentials’ policies, we explain why we've had our doubts abo...

The principle behind the state pension is simple: that most people will get a regular payment from the government to help fund their retirement once they reach a certain age. But the decisions that need to be made about its future are more complicated. In the third episode of our four-part podcast series, we look at what determines the amount of state pension you get and how you could boost your p...

Being an executor for a loved one who has recently died can be a stressful task at an already difficult time. But you can learn lessons from those who have taken on the role before. In this episode, Which? researcher Holly Lanyon tells us what she found when speaking to executors, and what tips they’d share to people who are lined up for the role in the future. Plus, from the Which? Legal team, Ja...

Range anxiety is often cited as one of the main reason why people don't want to buy an electric vehicle, but with facilities improving, will you be choosing an EV this year? In this podcast, we're joined by our cars researcher Dino Buratti who talks through the pros and cons of electric cars, from public charging and efficiency, to reliability and cost. Plus, our cars editor Will Stapley shines a...

Getting work done in your home can be a lot of upheaval, but there’s work you can do beforehand to get exactly what you want. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we speak to homeowners to find out how they want to improve their home, as well as trusted traders who share their advice to help you get it right first time. Making the right changes to your home could add anywhere up to 10% to the value o...

Recent research from pension company Standard Life found that almost half of UK adults don’t know how much is in their pension. Even if you do know exactly how much you’ve saved so far, the bigger challenge is gauging how much you’ll eventually need. In the second episode of our four-part podcast series, we discuss the three retirement living standards set by Pensions UK to give you an idea of how...

The government has announced that it's replacing the lifetime Isa with a new savings product specifically to help first-time buyers. But what will it look like? In this episode, we’re joined by our mortgages and property expert Sam Wilson who outlines what the Lisa is, how it’s helped first time buyers, but also how it’s hampered certain house-buyers from accessing the government bonus because the...

Getting into a cab without a driver behind the wheel may be commonplace in the US and China, but now Great Britain wants to get in on the act. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how three tech giants are battling to get their cars on British streets, and tell you what a country with driverless cars on our roads will look like. But how widespread and accessible robotaxis are to become wil...

No matter how far away you are from retiring, you’ve probably given some thought to how you’ll spend your time when you get there. But thinking about how you’ll afford that dream retirement lifestyle isn’t quite as much fun. In the first episode of our four-part podcast series, we go back to basics to explain how a pension differs from a normal savings account, and how you can best prepare your fi...

It used to be the case that a scammer had to physically steal your card if they wanted your money. But that’s no longer the case. In this episode, our scam expert Faye Lipson joins us to tell us the story about how her card was used by fraudsters despite it still sitting inside her wallet. She explains how it was possible, thanks to a little-known process that banks offer by default to make bankin...

Technology has developed at a vast rate of knots since the turn of the century, what with tech waking us up in the morning, playing our favourite music, guiding us on our daily commutes and providing light entertainment when we need a pick me up - sometimes just one product can do all those things - but what’s the most important tech of the 21st century? Members of the Which? Tech team drew up a s...

Octopus Energy has been a Which? Recommended Provider eight years in a row. But does it still rule the roost when it comes to gas and electricity in 2026? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal which providers we've awarded the coveted Which? Recommended Provider endorsement to, and explain how people like you helped feed into our research and analysis into gas and electricity suppliers. Plus...