Which? Investigates

The first season of ‘Which? Investigates’ focuses on putting claims of ‘sustainability’ under the spotlight... from ‘plant-based’ to ‘plastic-free’, ‘eco-travel’ to electric cars, We'll will find out what genuinely reduces our environmental footpr...

  • 41 minutes 16 seconds
    Podcast exclusive: 5 Great Value products you should buy

    Over the last few years, we’ve seen inflation rising to record levels, meaning prices on everything we buy have been going through the roof. Today we exclusively reveal some of the Great Value products we think you should buy - something you'd only usually find out if you were a Which? member.

    Read our full reviews of the products we recommend: tumble dryer, dishwasher, dehumidifier, television, mattress.

    Read about more ways to save money & sign up for our free monthly Deals newsletter.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership.

    4 November 2024, 12:15 am
  • 31 minutes 21 seconds
    How to reduce your energy bills this winter

    Saving money on energy bills is something we think about every winter, but a brand new tool from us here at Which? has made it even easier to work out how you can save. And are heat pumps the answer to long term savings? We explore their strengths and weaknesses.

    Use our new home energy planning service & sign up for our free monthly Sustainability newsletter.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership.

    21 October 2024, 12:15 am
  • 26 minutes 59 seconds
    How to shop safely on online marketplaces

    Whether you’re picking up a neighbour’s sofa off Facebook, bidding on antiques on eBay or ordering a personalised cereal bowl from Etsy, you, and millions of others, are actually using an Online Marketplace. They’re a brilliant way to connect buyers and sellers but a recent Which investigation has found they’re also a hotbed of dangerous products. So what can you do to ensure what you’re buying is safe?

    Read more about our investigation, and find out what the companies had to say.

    You can also read B&Q's response here.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership.

    7 October 2024, 12:15 am
  • 36 minutes 38 seconds
    How to deal with inaccurate smart meter readings

    Smart meters were supposed to make using energy easier. Customers could track in real time how much they were spending, and those pesky estimated bills were to be a thing of the past. And while they no doubt have many benefits when they work, government data shows that millions of people across the UK have an issue with their smart meter - and an unknown number have an in-home display that isn’t working. And the worst thing is, you might not even know about it.

    Read more about how to solve smart meter problems & sign up for our free monthly Home newsletter.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership.

    23 September 2024, 12:15 am
  • 38 minutes 50 seconds
    Insider tips to avoid the latest scams

    When you hear the word scam, you might think of a dodgy email dropping into your inbox, or maybe a badly worded text from someone pretending to be from your bank. But scams are getting more and more sophisticated, and scammers themselves are working out new ways to deceive us all. So what can you do to stay ahead of the game?

    Read about the latest scams we've seen & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership & become a member of Which? Tech.

    16 September 2024, 12:15 am
  • 34 minutes 33 seconds
    The dos and don'ts when buying for childen

    Since we set up shop in a garage in East London way back in the 60s, Which? has helped see in some important changes to the way we regulate products, especially when it comes to the safety of babies and children.

    Today we hear more about our work, share our advice for what to look out for when buying for the little people in your life, and explain how to avoid bringing dangerous products into your home.

    Check our advice for your growing family & sign up to our free family newsletter.

    Access our special podcast membership offer here.

    2 September 2024, 12:15 am
  • 36 minutes 52 seconds
    Avoiding rental car hire rip-offs

    Driving abroad is never the most relaxing part of a holiday. But a Which? undercover investigation has uncovered the stresses that can start before you even get hold of the keys for your rental car. So what can you do to ensure you don't get ripped off at the car hire desk?

    Read more about our undercover investigation & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership.

    19 August 2024, 12:15 am
  • 31 minutes 40 seconds
    How hackable is your smart home?

    When you buy a new washing machine, you expect it to last a decade. But what if the "smart" technology inside of it stops working after just three years? That's happening across so many tech products inside our homes without us even know about it, leaving us vulnerable to hackers. We explain what's going on, how you can make your products last longer, and how to keep yourself safe.

    Read more about brands leaving customers in the dark & sign up to our free tech newsletter.

    5 August 2024, 12:15 am
  • 36 minutes 17 seconds
    The Shoddy Awards: companies & products named and shamed

    This week we’re attending The Shoddies, our very own awards presented for some of the biggest consumer let downs of the past twelve months. From disappointing service providers to useless - and in some cases downright unsafe - products, we’ll be telling you the brands we think you should avoid.

    Read a full list of products and services we awarded Shoddy awards to.

    Join Which? to get the magazine delivered direct to your door.

    26 July 2024, 12:15 am
  • 12 minutes 1 second
    We reveal the best places to holiday in the UK

    Today we're bringing you an episode from our sister podcast Which? Shorts, giving you the best seaside towns and villages in the UK according to Which? members.

    We're still working away hard on the next episode of Get Answers, and it'll be dropping in your feeds on Friday this week.

    22 July 2024, 12:15 am
  • 32 minutes 24 seconds
    Revealing the products you should never pay full price for

    Health and beauty products are a staple of our everyday life. From the toothpaste we use as soon as we wake up, to the deodorant we use after jumping out of the shower, even the hayfever tablets many of us rely on at this time of year, we’re spending hundreds of pounds on stuff that helps us look, feel and smell good.

    But new research from Which? suggests you might be needlessly over-spending on many of your everyday products. We reveal when you can pick a bargain, and how to outsmart retailers when it comes to finding the best deals.

    Read our research on the own label food products that beat the big name brands.

    Sign up to our free Weekly Scoop, Food & Health, and Money newsletters.

    8 July 2024, 12:15 am
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