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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...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain why it pays to plan ahead for a future boiler repair or replacement. The last thing any of us want is to unexpectedly shell out thousands of pounds when our boiler suddenly packs in. So what can you do to prepare? Paying monthly for boiler cover can bring peace of mind, but we've crunched the numbers to see whether or not it's worth shelling out for. Re...

Herbal and botanical supplements may sound like a natural way to look after your body. But what’s the truth about their effectiveness? In the final episode of this series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what herbal supplements actually are and what science there is...

Making money from your savings is an essential way to ensure your money is beating inflation. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Matthew Jenkin who shares new Which? research that shows a third of us still consider branch access important when deciding which provider to keep our money with. Plus, Head of News at Moneyfacts, Adam Fr...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we share some of the tried and tested ways that you can save money on supermarket shopping. Food inflation probably wasn't on your radar until the start of the decade. That was when the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other global supply issues sent it soaring. It currently sits at 5.4% as of the three months to the end of August 2025. Today, we weigh up the effe...

Probiotic foods and supplements can be pricey, and it's hard to cut through the clever marketing to know what's worth buying, and what's best left on the shelf. In the fifth episode of a brand new series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what probiotics are and who sh...

Having your identity stolen is far from ideal, but the consequences could last a lot longer than you’d expect. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? scams expert Faye Lipson and Steve Goddard from financial crime prevention firm Featurespace to explain how fraudsters are diversifying their skillset to find new ways to steal our ID. They explain how AI is lowering the barriers of entry for scamme...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we share the findings of our investigation into fake products we were able to buy on online marketplaces. We were easily able to purchase goods with dangerous components – including dupes with fake fuses, which make them a major fire risk. We reveal what you can do to avoid buying dangerous, counterfeit products. Read more of our investigation into fake goods &amp...

You may have heard that everyone should take a vitamin D supplement. But what’s the science behind that? And are some brands better than others? In the fourth episode of a brand new series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain how you can naturally get vitamin D, when you...

In August, the average credit card APR reached a record high of 35.7%. But with some balance transfer cards currently offering up to 34 months interest-free, is it time to switch? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Holly Lanyon and Adam French, Head of News at Moneyfacts to explain why rates of APR are climbing so high and what to look out for before applying for a new card....

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how you can make the most out of the precious amount of time you get in a dentist's chair. From explaining your problems to the receptionist to basic dental care at home, we round up the best advice with help from those in the dental industry. Read more expert tips for keeping your teeth healthy at home & sign up for our free monthly Health newslett...

Do you know what’s in your supplements? Or are they full of stuff you don’t actually need? In the third episode of a brand new series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what fillers, bulkers and additives are and why they're found inside our supplements. They explain w...

Funeral costs are at an all-time high, so could paying for yours while you’re still alive be considered to avoid giving your family a financial shock when you’re gone? Whether you’re looking for a standard funeral plan, something more premium, or a cheaper direct cremation, paying for your service ahead of time can save you and your family a lot of money, but there are some factors to watch out fo...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we round up the quickest steps you can take to slash your broadband and mobile bills. We explain how much you should be paying, which providers are head and shoulders above the rest, and why you shouldn’t always be tempted by the headline figures. Read more of our advice on switching & sign up for our free monthly Tech newsletter Compare the very best broadban...

Official support for Windows 10 ends on 14 October 2025, meaning Microsoft will no longer offer fixes, new features or security updates after that date, unless you take action. If you do nothing, you'll be vulnerable to hackers. On this podcast, we sit down with Which? Tech Editor Lisa Barber, and our resident laptops expert Oliver Trebilcock to talk you through what's happening, why it's happenin...

What are multivitamins? And do you actually need to take them? In the second episode of a brand new series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what magnesium is, how taking it could lead to a better night's sleep, and how else it can support a healthy lifestyle. Plus, f...

Some of the UK’s biggest banks are financing fossil fuel industries to the tune of tens of billions of pounds and some are even going backwards on environmental policies, according to new Which? analysis of 16 current account providers. In this episode, we’re joined by Which?’s Banking Investigator Chiara Cavaglieri and Louise Wagner, Banks Campaigner at Reclaim Finance to explain how we carried o...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how buying a desktop PC could change the way you work from home forever. When you picture a desktop PC, your mind may wander back to the beige boxes and huge CRT monitors of the 90s. But as we advance through the 21st century, the truth is quite different, and a new model might be just what you're after. Read more about finding the right desktop PC for...

What are multivitamins? And do you actually need to take them? In the first episode of a brand new series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what multivitamins are, when you might need to take them, plus who should proceed with caution before introducing them into thei...

After more than a year of campaigning against poor practices in the insurance industry, Which? is making a super-complaint to industry regulator the Financial Conduct Authority. In this episode, we’re taking you to the FCA headquarters as we hand in our super-complaint. Joining us we have Which? Money’s insurance expert Dean Sobers to explain what’s gone wrong with the sector. Steve Edwards, our H...

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explore why flight delays are getting worse. We've analysed a whole load of data to find out why more flights are being delayed, what’s causing them, which airlines are worse than the rest, and crucially, explain what more needs to be done to keep passengers in the loop Read more about flight delays & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Find out...

As it’s pension awareness week, it’s perhaps the perfect opportunity to get on top of your savings for later life. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money’s pension expert Paul Davies, and Charlene Young, Pensions and Savings Expert at AJ Bell to discuss how much you’ll need, how to save, and share their expert tips on setting yourself up for a comfortable retirement. Read more about how muc...

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explore whether or not you should be concerned about the prevalence of microplastics in your everyday life. Some of them are so small that they can't be seen by the human eye, but they are found in our food, our water supply, and even the air we breathe. So should we you worried about them? Read more about microplastics & sign up for our Sustainabili...