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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. Every fortnight Harry Kind and Grace Forell will draw from hundreds of Which? experts and bring in the most knowledgeable guests for engaging and entertaining conversations to help you live your best consumer lives.
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When you brush your teeth, do you ever stop to consider if your toothpaste is actually doing what it claims to be capable of on the tube? Teeth whitening toothpastes are as popular as ever, with influencers pushing products that claim to enhance your smile, look further and the science may be less than solid.In this week’s Which? Investigates, we dig into those claims, ask whether these products are safe, and if we can be confident they work as promised?Are toothpaste tubes recycleable? read more here & sign up to our free weekly newsletters.
Everytime you head to the supermarket, take a trip to your local restaurant, or simply open the fridge, you should be confident that the food you’re about to eat is safe to consume. But 10 years since horse meat was found in beefburgers and ready meals in the UK our high food standards are increasingly at risk and being taken for granted.In this week’s Which? Investigates we take a look at why we’re concerned about the future of food safety, with us calling on the government to ensure our vital food laws are maintained well into the future.Sign up to one of our free email newsletters for all the best articles and advice from Which? & get the latest news from our shopping, food and drink team.
Filling up your vehicle can be an expensive business, but does it need to cost quite as much as it does? Prices have fallen since the record highs seen immediately after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but many experts believe the price per litre should have fallen further.In this week’s Which? Investigates we take a look at the factors propping up forecourt prices, hearing how the price of wholesale oil doesn’t reflect what we’re currently seeing, and asking whether retailers are looking to make money while they can before a ban on new petrol and diesel cars comes into force.Check out our annual fuel cost calculator and sign up to our free weekly newsletters.
The Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest TV entertainment show in the world. With this year’s event being hosted in the UK on behalf of last year’s winner’s Ukraine, we hear how fans from across the continent have been battling with popular demand, high prices, and cancellations in order to find somewhere to stay in this year’s host city of Liverpool. In this week’s Which? Investigates we learn how accommodation providers have increased their prices to record levels, as well as asking what your rights are should you find yourself with nowhere to stay, even with a valid booking!Read more on how to report the price gouging of products and sign up to our free weekly newsletters.
Buying a house or moving into a new home should be an exciting moment in anyone’s life, but as with all aspects of society, this major live event is being infiltrated by fraudsters, keen to make a quick getaway with your hard earned cash. In this Which? investigation we’ll be hearing how the property market could be vulnerable to scammers, with some would-be buyers losing huge sums of money through illegal activity carried out by highly organised criminals.Read our latest scam alerts and sign up for our free newsletter.
How much time do you spend when booking a holiday? There’s plenty to consider; the destination, how you’ll get there, and of course where you’ll stay. But what happens when the accommodation you actually booked isn’t where you end up staying…In this Which? Investigation we’ll hear why those booking a package holiday could see their hotel booking changed even after they’ve stepped onto their flight, as well as hearing from some travellers with a nightmare story to tell.Sign up to one of our free newsletters for more news and advice from the team at Which?
It’s the plot to many a science fiction movie, technology rising up and taking charge of the planet. But could that actually become a reality in the not too distant future?In this Which? Investigation we look at how technology is evolving, how our devices are increasingly ‘smart’, and whether the current rate of development can continue forever?Sign up to our free tech newsletter here.
Since the conflict started in Ukraine, our bills have soared. Energy bills reached levels unheard of previously, food prices rocketed, and inflation is still way above government targets. But exactly how much have the consequences of the war squeezed our finances, and what might happen next?In this Which? investigation we look at how the price for things like electricity, gas, food and other essentials have risen over the last twelve months, as well as looking ahead in an attempt to find some more optimistic news for our pockets.Read more about our food inflation tracker and support our Affordable Food for All campaign.
The NHS is never far from the headlines. Record waiting times and debates over funding have been front and centre of the story for years, but for many people the wait to see their local doctor is the issue they feel most passionately about. In this Which? Investigation we’ll talk to frontline doctors, health professions, and others with a unique insight to take a look at the factors that have led to long waits, difficulties securing an appointment, and ask what could be done to improve the situation.Read more of Ian Aikman's original piece or sign up to our free health newsletter.
2023 is here, and with it comes that ever growing urge to look ahead at where you might like to explore later in the year. But with new Which? research finding the cost of holidaying on the rise, where are the best places to go to get more for your money?In this Which? investigation we take a look at the factors pushing up prices, ask whether there are still good deals to be had, as well as hearing from those rejecting air travel in favour of a more leisurely and climate friendly method of transport.Read more about the destinations where your pounds will go further in 2023 or sign up to our free travel newsletter.
The hosts of the Which? Investigates, Which? Money & Which? Shorts podcasts team up with our experts to answer some of your burning questions.They cover everything from insulation to savings rates, holiday recommendations to smart devices and more...Got a question you want us to answer, email us on podcasts@which.co.ukRead more of our energy saving tips & grants available & sign up to our free email newsletters.
Can you cook dinner in an airfryer to save yourself some money? Is the traditional turkey centrepiece a thing of the past? And how much has our festive food changed over the last hundred years?In this Which? investigation we take a look at how our Christmas eating habits are changing. We'll also be lifting the lid on some of our intensive testing here at Which? to reveal the best value products, and giving you some ideas on how to impress your guests for less this holiday season. Read more of our best value taste test results on Christmas food and drink & sign up to our food & health newsletter.
While many issues have rightly been thrust into the spotlight as the men’s World Cup takes place in Qatar, there’s another which perhaps hasn’t made the headlines. As with all major events, be they sporting or otherwise, criminals are using all tactics possible to defraud fans of their hard earned cash.In this Which? Investigates we take a look at ticket fraud. We’ll hear from those who have lost thousands, learn more about how the scammers operate, and ask those in the know what more needs to be done to help combat this illegal activity.Read our guide on how to get a refund or sign up to our free Scam Alerts newsletter.
We’re fast approaching the busiest shopping period of the year. In just a few days Black Friday will mark the traditional start of the festive spending season, with billions spent on items over the few weeks between now and Christmas. But with so many of the sales moving online, how does the world’s biggest online retailer get ready to process millions of orders every single day?In this Which? investigation we go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s largest Amazon fulfilment centres, finding out how the multi billion pound company operates. We’ll also ask whether Black Friday has had its day, and explore the shady online activity you should be aware of.Read more about how to find the best Black Friday deals, and learn about our Great Value badge.
We give you a chance to hear our extended conversation from our Which? Investigates podcast as we chat to sustainable fashion campaigner Brett Staniland. He made a stand while appearing on the 2021 series of ITV show Love Island, refusing to wear the clothes provided by fast fastion retailer sponsoring the programme at the time.Here he explains why he made that decision, what he makes of the industry's attempts to become more sustainable, and his thoughs on how we can all live a greener life.Read more about our second hand marketplace investigation, and sign up to our free sustainability newsletter.
How often do you buy new clothes? A new t-shirt here, a new pair of jeans there, and with the increase in popularity for online shopping, it’s never been easier. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact your purchases could be having on the planet? And what happens to your unloved clothes when they no longer prove fit for purpose?In this Which? Investigation we’re taking on the world of fast fashion, hearing how market trends are impacting the planet. We’ll also chat to a former Love Island contestant about his one-man campaign to stop disposable fashion in its tracks, and hear what we can do to both buy and live more sustainably.Read more about our second hand marketplace investigation, and sign up to our free sustainability newsletter.
We all use technology every single day. From phones to computers, smartwatches and more, they are a key part of our everyday lives. But what do you do when it comes to replacing them? Do you repair them, recycle them, or, like most of us, simply throw them away?In this investigation we look at huge impact our thirst for technology has on the planet, before switching our focus to the challenges we face once our tech becomes obsolete. Find out more about the Restart Project, check out our phone security tracker, or sign up to our free tech newsletter.
After our previous episode looked at the food we eat, this time we take a deep dive into the impact our food waste mountain could be having on the planet. With the UK throwing away around 10 million tonnes of food every year, more than any other nation in Europe, we ask what we can do to stop our compulsion to waste. We also explore which foods are the worst offenders when it comes to deadly greenhouse gas emissions, as well as exploring how food otherwise destined for the bin could help combat the cost of living crisis. Read more our three food waste facts everyone needs to know or sign up to our free sustainability newsletter.
In an era of ‘superfoods’ and ‘miracle diets’ we take a look at the foods we eat every single day, examining the changes we could make for the better, and investigating when healthy doesn’t necessarily mean good for you. We also unpack how much we really know about the foods we’re eating, how marketing and unethical advertising could be leading to a health crisis, and what the wider consequences could mean for our own wellbeing.Read more about the 'healthy' snacks packed full of sugar, salt & fat or sign up to our free food & health newsletter.
It’s the question on everybody’s lips, whether they be a potential buyer, or a would-be seller. With the Cost of Living crisis continuing and inflation on the rise, we take a look at the latest predictions for house prices and what factors could influence any major changes to the market.We also examine why so few properties have been built in the UK over the last decade, and explore what can be done to help improve the situation for many currently priced out of property.Read our latest house price guide or sign up to our free Money newsletter.
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