Episodios

  • Don't get scammed when buying a travel visa
    Mar 18 2026

    More countries than ever require tourists to apply for a visa to enter. They should be applied for via official avenues, such as government websites, but our investigation has found that Google is allowing fraudsters to pay for their fake websites to appear at the top of search results.

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal what happened when we clicked on those adverts, as we found out what scammers are doing to get their hands on our cash.

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    11 m
  • Why cars are so expensive - and how to find a good deal
    Mar 17 2026

    Have you ever been in the market for a new car and been shocked by the list prices? You're not alone. We've been investigating why the days of sub-£10,000 motors are long gone.

    In this episode, we sit down with our cars expert Michael Passingham to analyse why the era of the truly "cheap and cheerful" car seems to be over. He explains how expensive optional extras and high-tech safety features are driving up the prices of new cars, and how that affects the used car market, too.

    Plus, we explain how you can navigate the car market at a time when the prices of some budget stalwarts have increased threefold in the last two decades.

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    Try out our car reliability tool on our website & check out the rankings of the most loved cars

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    22 m
  • Car finance mis-selling scandal: you could be owed hundreds of pounds
    Mar 13 2026

    At the end of the month the Financial Conduct Authority will lay out its rules for a multi-billion pound compensation scheme aimed at millions of drivers who unwittingly overpaid when they paid for a car on finance. But what will those rules look like?

    In this episode, Which? cars expert Michael Passingham explains how drivers who bought a car between 2007 and 2024 could be owed money as part of the car finance mis-selling scandal, and how you can check if you are affected.

    Plus, Pat Hoy, founder of Insider Car Deals, tells us how a sneaky tactic by car dealers went unnoticed for so many years, and how you can be sure you’re getting a good deal when you buy a car in the future.

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    Read about the different types of car finance options & find out more about Insider Car Deals

    The FCA website has more information on how you can complain if you were affected by the scandal

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    32 m
  • Which county is the best for pubs in Britain?
    Mar 11 2026

    The feeling of stepping inside a countryside pub for a refreshing drink and a warming meal can top off a long day outside. But which county boasts the best pubs?

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we shine a spotlight on a county and a peculiarly-located national park that offers breathtaking scenery and a plethora of public houses, from from village pubs to gastropubs, to ancient coaching inns.

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    10 m
  • Spring Statement & the Middle East crisis: what they mean for your finances
    Mar 6 2026

    The Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement this week - a speech that the government hoped beforehand would be a non-event with no new policy announcements. But has the war in the Middle East cast doubts and uncertainty over the future of this government’s fiscal aspirations?

    In this episode, Which? Money’s Matthew Jenkin joins us to talk through the biggest headlines from the Chancellor’s speech and how the economic forecasts could impact your own day-to-day spending.

    Plus, Frances Haque, Santander’s chief economist analyses whether or not the government’s spending plans could be scuppered as a result of the knock-on impact of heightened tensions in the Middle East.

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    24 m
  • Should we stop using the term 'low-cost airlines'?
    Mar 4 2026

    Our annual survey has ranked Ryanair as the worst-performing short-haul airline.

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the results of our research, thanks to thousands of travellers giving their feedback of 23 carries based on the booking process, customer service, value for money and more.

    Plus, we compare how low-cost airlines could cost more than you'd first expect once you've paid for any optional extras that other providers include in the headline price.

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    10 m
  • How and when should you take your pension?
    Mar 2 2026

    It's been over a decade since pension reforms were introduced, giving us more freedom and flexibility to choose how to access our retirement savings. But how to access your money isn't the only decision you'll need to make - you'll also need to choose when to access your pension.

    In the final episode of our four-part podcast series, we discuss the options you have for accessing your money - including buying an annuity and going into drawdown - and what to consider when deciding on the best time to retire.

    Which? Money editor Jenny Ross is joined by experts from across the industry, as well as people at different stages of retirement planning.

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    13 m
  • Why we don’t endorse Tesco as a place to shop - and why that could change
    Feb 27 2026

    Whether or not you shop at Tesco, you’ll probably know about its Clubcard membership scheme. In recent years, the programme has given users access to lower prices - that is if you’re aged 18 or over. We think that’s wrong.

    In this episode, Which? senior researcher Ellie Simmonds joins us to analyse the news that, after years of our campaigning, Tesco is looking to remove the age restriction that has barred under-18s from accessing loyalty prices. We’ve twice withheld Which? Recommended Provider status from Tesco over this issue.

    Plus, our annual survey of the best and worst supermarkets has just dropped, so we reveal who the winners and losers are for in-store and online shopping.

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    More analysis of Tesco's statement can be read on our website

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    28 m