Episodios

  • Does your insurance policy cover you for storm damage?
    Dec 19 2025

    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.

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    25 m
  • How to avoid the biggest scams of 2025
    Dec 17 2025

    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.

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    10 m
  • Should you invest your spare cash into a stocks and shares Isa?
    Dec 12 2025

    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.

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    31 m
  • Should you buy a new premium smartphone?
    Dec 10 2025

    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.

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    10 m
  • The food and drink you should buy this Christmas
    Dec 8 2025

    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.

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    37 m
  • How will the Budget impact you? Your questions answered
    Dec 5 2025

    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.

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    32 m
  • 10 ways you can make driving cheaper
    Dec 3 2025

    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.

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    9 m
  • We put 8 viral holiday hacks to the test - here are the results
    Nov 28 2025

    Social media is flooded with influencers jumping on trends to get a better holiday. But are they just chasing likes, or can these hacks actually save you money?

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we we tested some of the most shared holiday hacks, and spent weeks haggling, checking into flights, recording and analysing data, as well as speaking to industry experts.

    We'll tell you which ones could save your hundreds of pounds, and which ones are utter nonsense.

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    12 m