Repaying your student loan – 5 things graduates need to know
This April, around 429,000 workers will start repaying their student loan for the first time since leaving university. Although the debt will be repaid automatically from your wages, repayment will...
View ArticleAre car insurers underpaying claims?
You'll only know how good your insurer is when you need to claim – and our new research suggests many aren't good enough.We asked nearly 3,000 drivers to rate their insurer on the value of the...
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5 reasons you might need an air purifier
From dust and particulate matter to pet dander and the fumes from domestic cleaning sprays, the quality of the air inside your home is constantly under siege. But a high-quality air purifier could...
View ArticleFuneral plans still in demand, but are they safe?
Around one in six burials and cremations were funded by prepaid funeral plans last year, according to a trade body. The first annual report of the National Association of Funeral Plan Providers found...
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Investment scammers pocketed £13m a week in the past four years
Criminal gangs flogging bogus investments and ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes stole £13m a week in the past four years, according to Action Fraud data revealed by a Freedom of Information (FoI)...
View ArticleHow to beat the prescription price hike
Prescription fees are set to rise in England by 25p in May, taking the price to £9.90 per item. However, you may be eligible for free prescriptions – or you might be able to save money with a...
View ArticleOnline shopping warning: Santander customers lost £7.3m to purchase scams
Santander has reported that purchase scam claims were up by a third in 2023 compared to 2022.The online advertising platform Gumtree has also reported that in February and April 2023 it saw a 24%...
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6 products our experts fell for after testing
One of the brilliant things about working for Which? product testing is that we're always learning something new while trying products for our latest reviews. This includes our latest Best Buy, Great...
View ArticleWhich? Shorts podcast: how to protect your privacy online
undefinedIn this week's Which? Shorts podcast, we reveal how you can protect your privacy online and fight back against those looking to misuse your data. We bring you new episodes of the Which?...
View ArticleeBay scraps fees for selling pre-owned clothing – how much could you save?
Online marketplace eBay has axed fees for people selling preloved clothes, which is good news if you’re gearing up for spring clear out. According to eBay, the average person is holding onto £400...
View ArticleVet chain CVS reports cyberattack
One of the UK's largest vet groups has been targeted in a cyberattack.CVS says the attack has caused disruption but hasn’t specified what data has been accessed.It reported the incident to the...
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The best European cities for food and drink
Sampling the local delicacies is an integral part of any great city break From a tapas crawl in Andalusia to quaffing full-bodied reds in southwest France, these seven escapes are a treat for your...
View ArticleTop 8 Which? Best Buys on sale in April
This month the pickings are a little slim, but we've still found some deals worth considering. Our favourite pair of wireless headphones are at the cheapest price we've seen in six months, there's a...
View ArticleSantander offers free railcard to 20-25 year olds opening a current account
Santander is giving out free four-year railcards worth £100 to 20-25-year-olds if they open a new current account. But now the deal has been expanded for a limited time only to everyone aged 20-25,...
View ArticleShould you use equity release to pay off your mortgage?
Older homeowners with mortgages are struggling to save more in later life, according to new research.Rising interest rates since 2021 have put increasing pressure on those people with tracker and...
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Peg Perego car seat is 0% Don't Buy after shocking crash test fail
During the test, when the seat was set up in a rear-facing configuration, the support leg on the car seat base crumpled, and the momentum of the crash hurled the car seat forward. This caused the car...
View Article6 things pet owners need to know about home insurance
Owners celebrating National Pet Day on 11 April should check they're covered for damage in the home caused by a furry friend, as Which? analysis has found only around a third of standard home...
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5 mistakes you could be making with your espresso machine
If your morning espresso isn't quite hitting the spot anymore, one of these simple steps could help make your coffee great again.Many of us, in the excitement of testing a new machine, skim-read the...
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5 things I’d never do as a TV expert
After studying the results, I’ve built up a good understanding of the settings that are more trouble than they’re worth.Here are the things I’d recommend avoiding – either because they’re not...
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Best high capacity power banks: portable chargers for laptops, tablets and more
You may think of power banks as the last line of defence for charging your phone when you’re out and about. Whether you’re on a long hike or enjoying a festival - they can be a bulwark against being...
View ArticleIs your local bank open on a Saturday?
Banks don't come under the same level scrutiny for reducing opening hours as they do for closing branches. A branch shutting its doors can leave a hole in the high street, but closing half an hour...
View ArticleTwo thirds of adults in their 30s don't have enough life insurance
People in their 30s and 40s are more likely to have a young family and own a home with a big mortgage – yet an alarming number of them do not have enough life insurance cover.That's according to new...
View ArticleAmerican Express to shake up British Airways Avios credit cards
American Express is making two big changes to its British Airways credit cards that could impact those using the deals to make savings on flights.From 1 November, both BA Amex and BA Amex Premium Plus...
View ArticleThe best cash Isas for the 2024-25 new tax year
the start of the new tax year in AprilOpening an account this spring means you’ll have the full financial year to use up your £20,000 tax-free allowance. Plus a raft of changes which came into force...
View ArticleMaxed out your Isa? Gilts are proving a popular option for investors
Government bonds, known as gilts in the UK, have attracted more cash than any other investment for 10 straight months, according to data from investment platform Interactive Investor.Gilts can be an...
View ArticleHoliday scams alert: fake flights and phantom hotels
Lloyds Bank is warning holidaymakers to watch out after it saw a 7% spike in travel scams in the past year.It said nearly half of holiday scams affecting its customers start on Facebook and Facebook...
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How much do you need to spend to get good kitchen knives?
A good set of kitchen knives are crucial to help prepare your meals without added stress. After lots of slicing and dicing over a number of years testing, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to buy...
View ArticleWhich? Get Answers podcast: helpful hacks to boost your phone signal
Later we also reveal who our mobile network ranks the best among our members in our latest satisfaction survey.This episode is hosted by Harry Kind and Lisa Webb, alongside Which? Senior...
View Article‘I had never heard of it’ – the parents caught out by the child benefit charge
Which? has heard from a number of parents who've been caught out by the ‘high-income benefit charge’ and penalised with hefty tax bills and fines.Here we explain more about what the charge is, and how...
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Five things you should never do with a pressure washer
Pressure washers work by blasting surfaces with a high-pressure jet of water and are a great way of removing ingrained grime from patios, decking, cars, caravans and garden furniture. It's important...
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