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For most of us, the headline rate of a mortgage deal is likely what we focus on the most. But not paying attention to the fee could leave you paying too much. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Sam Wilson who shares his new analysis into mortgage fees. He set out to find how it differs for first-time buyers, home movers and those looking to remortgage, and how the market compares to a year ago. Plus, David Hollingworth from L&C Mortgages shares his advice on what to look for when taking out a mortgage to ensure it fits your personal circumstances. Read Sam's full piece on our website & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Use our mortgage repayment calculator to compare costs Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.uk Podcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

If you've had the January blues and have already started to seek out your next holiday, you may well have read a list or two similar to this already. But our round-up is a bit different. We accept no freebies, and as you’d expect, we’ve taken a more thoughtful approach to compiling our list. All the destinations are genuinely better or easier to visit in 2026. From the surprising safest country in the Americas, to a destination closer to home which is aiming to attract those interested in space travel, these places should be on your hit list for the year ahead. Read our full list of destinations for 2026 & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Staying fit and healthy as we grow older can seem difficult, especially in a world of misinformation. But are there any tried and tested methods to help us stay in good physical condition?To mark the end of this series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we hosted our first ever live episode in front of an online audience to get expert advice from some familiar and trusted names in the health industry.In this episode, presenter Lisa Webb was joined by: Dr Nighat Arif, family GP specialising in women’s health; Kate Lawler, radio and TV presenter and Sunday Times best-selling author; Sophie Medlin, founder of CityDietitians; and Shefalee Loth, public health nutritionist at Which?.Read more of our health news and advice on our website & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletterIf you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.

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 work, and discuss whether or not it will make the process easier. Plus, having both been freelance before, they share their tips on how to keep on top of your paperwork across the year to make filing your return easier in the future. Read our guidance on how to fill in a tax return & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter See the list of 10 tax return mistakes you need to avoid & find out which self-employed expenses you can claim Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membershipBecome a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

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 play a part and they all add up to make air travel less enjoyable for many. Read more of our latest travel news & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

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 fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to fool us and get hold of our money. Plus, with AI getting more and more believable, Tali shares some advice on how to spot if an advert is legitimate or not. Read more of the findings from from Tali's investigation & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membershipClick here to send us an email

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 CityDietitians Sophie Medlin to bust some of the biggest myths that relate to our diets. Are all UPFs bad? Is it worth buying frozen fruit and veg? Can we eat any carbs if we want to lose weight? Our experts share their knowledge to help us get our diets right. Sign up for your place at our live podcast on Thursday 22nd JanuaryRead more about ultra-processed foods & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletterIf you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.

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 on savings products - something they’re legally required to do. Plus, Andy Webb from Be Clever With Your Cash explains the different types of accounts we should consider opening, and why spreading your cash across multiple providers could be crucial. Read more about Holly's investigation into savings accounts & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.uk Podcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

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 Tech newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

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 suggesting that it could have broad benefits, we explore whether or not it could be useful for you.Which? members can listen to the full episode where we reveal our test results by clicking here.If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to the podcast and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.Read our reviews of the best protein powders, vegan protein powders & creatine supplements Sign up for your place at our live podcast on Thursday 22nd January Sign up for our free Healthly Living newsletter

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, our Which? lawyer Gurpreet Chhokar explains why we think the act needs to be brought up to date to include the modern ways in which we pay for goods. Read more about Chiara's investigation into Section 75 & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletterGet in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membershipBecome a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

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 out the system & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

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 receive them on the NHS, and what side effects you might suffer if you choose to use them. Plus, we're joined by Which? researched Megan Thomas who shares some of her findings into dodgy weight loss supplements being sold online. Sign up for your place at our live podcast on Thursday 22nd January Read more about how weight loss injections work & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletter If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.

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 find out what you’re actually covered for, and how to find the very best insurer for your needs. Read our reviews of the best home insurance providers & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance - get 25% off your first year's membership. Offer ends 8th January 2026

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 Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price Click here to report a scam to Action Fraud Search for a number on who-called & look up a website on who.is Check whether the product or medicine is approved on the MHRA website

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 reduced in order to encourage more people to invest, we explain the basics of using a stocks and shares Isa. Read our reviews of the best stocks and shares Isa providers & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance - get 25% off your first year's membership. Offer ends 8th January 2026

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 bearing in mind the eye-watering costs. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain the difference between the standard models and their pro counterparts, and help you decide whether or not they're worth buying. Read our reviews of the best smartphones to buy & sign up for our free Tech newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

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 by pastry chef Dan Lepard and Master of Wine Sam Caporn to find out what they look for when they're blind taste testing, and share their top tips for serving food this festive season. Which? members can listen to the full podcast, where Dan and Sam share their detailed analysis, by clicking here. If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to the podcast and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership. Read all of our Christmas food and drink reviews on our website & sign up for our free Healthy Living newsletter.

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 mansion tax, the new tax on electric vehicles and salary sacrifice changes, we cover the big stories that you want to know about. Read more about all of the biggest Budget announcements & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance - get 25% off your first year's membership. Offer ends 8th January 2026

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 money-saving driving tips & sign up for our free Cars newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price