Episodios

  • 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
  • Will the Chancellor's Budget make you any better off?
    Nov 26 2025

    Rachel Reeves stepped up to the despatch box at lunchtime on Wednesday to deliver her much-anticipated Budget speech. But how much of it will impact you? And will it be for the better, or for the worse?

    In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross and Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell to discuss how all of the big announcements could impact your day-to-day finances.

    From tax thresholds being frozen, to Isa allowances being changed, we analyse the biggest headlines from Reeves's second Budget speech as Chancellor.

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    30 m
  • The 'free money hack' you need to know
    Nov 21 2025

    **** This episode was first broadcast in February 2025****

    Getting into the nitty gritty of switching banks, we explore the switching offers available now, how the switching process works, and consider whether you might actually be better off sticking with your current provider.

    In this episode, Which? Money expert Grace Witherden and finance content creator Gabriel Nussbaum - AKA That Money Guy - discuss the pros and cons of switching, when you should consider it, and what to be aware of when looking at switching incentives.

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    33 m
  • Home insurance providers and policies we recommend
    Nov 19 2025

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal which home insurance policies have been awarded a Best Buy in 2025, and which providers we recommend.

    When a disaster strikes at home, having a solid policy covering your property is great peace of mind that you’ll get the help you need. So we've surveyed thousands of policyholders and reviewed countless policy documents to rate and review 35 providers that are available on the market.

    Plus, we look at what people are most likely to claim for, and explain what type of cover you actually need.

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    11 m
  • Are we becoming too reliant on AI search?
    Nov 18 2025

    There’s no doubt about it, we’re increasingly relying on AI tools to help us search for information online. But, are we becoming too reliant?

    In this podcast, we sit down with Which? Principal Research Andy Laughlin who unpacks the findings from his new investigation into the effectiveness of AI search tools.

    According to our findings, more than half of us are turning to sites like ChatGPT and Gemini when we search online, but we've found some concerning examples of when the advice they give us is far from the truth.

    Read more of the findings from from Andy's investigation & sign up for our free Tech newsletter

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    30 m
  • Does it pay to stay loyal to your mortgage lender?
    Nov 14 2025

    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 or stay loyal.

    Plus, we reveal which mortgage providers have been awarded Which? Recommend Provider status this year, and touch on what the new Renters’ Right Act could mean for the rental market.

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    You can read everything we know about the Renters' Rights Act on our website

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    21 m
  • The most common energy problems - and how to fix them
    Nov 12 2025

    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 providers far more than we like.

    We round up our best tips on how you can take charge of your energy bills.

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    9 m
  • Why the home and travel insurance industries need to change
    Nov 6 2025

    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 nearly two years on. She believes her insurer has let her down.

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    27 m