Episodes
-
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you about the results of our most recent car survey, and reveal the models that stopped rolling off the production line many years ago that still offer amazing levels of reliability.
Read more about the cars with great reliability & sign up for our free Cars newsletter
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
-
Private healthcare has become more and more mainstream since the Covid-19 pandemic. But is it really worth paying extra to skip the NHS queues?
In this episode of our special healthy living series, Which? Senior Researcher Megan Thomas and doctor and broadcaster Oscar Duke discuss the benefits of going private for your next GP appointment. Plus we explain what it might cost you, and how you could face delays if you opt to return to the NHS.
Read more about what to expect from private GP appointments & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly
Read our reviews of private health insurance providers
Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership
-
Missing episodes?
-
The bank of England base rate is falling, but inflation is on the rise. So are there any savings accounts on the market right now that offer competitive rates?
In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Money’s Matthew Jenkin and NerdWallet UK’s Amy Knight to discuss what’s happening to savings rates, how you can choose the right deal, and what might happen to rates in the future.
Read more about the accounts that beat inflation & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Click here to send us an email
Become a Which? Money member
Get 50% off a Which? membership
-
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we highlight the dramatic rise in the number of parking tickets being issued, plus what your rights are if you think you've been unfairly penalised.
Read more about how to appeal a parking ticket & sign up for our free Weekly Scoop newsletter
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
-
The supplement industry is booming, but do we really know which vitamins should form part of our daily routine?
In this episode of our special healthy living series, we discuss whether or not you actually need to take some of the most popular vitamins and supplements. Plus, we share our best advice on how you should supplement your intake if you life a vegan lifestyle.
Read more about the supplements you do and don't need & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly
Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership
-
Having a travel insurance policy is essential in case something goes wrong when you’re away from home. But might an underlying medical condition bump up the price?
In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? insurance expert Dean Sobers to explain why your premium might cost more than you expected, plus what you can do to bring that price down.
Read our reviews of the best travel insurance providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Click here to send us an email
Become a Which? Money member
Get 50% off a Which? membership
-
In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we've crunched the numbers to find the quietest places in Europe, then reviewed some of the hidden gems to help you choose somewhere new for your next getaway.
Read more about the places we recommend & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
Get 30% off a Which Travel annual membership for the first year - offer ends 16 June 2025
-
Calorie counting. Slimming clubs. Fasting. Detoxing. What really is the best way to stay healthy through the food we eat?
In this episode of our special healthy living series, we look at some of the most popular diets and analyse which ones could be right for you.
Read more about the most popular diets & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly
Read our review of Zoe to find out if you want to try it for yourself
Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership
-
The way you choose to access your pension can have a big impact on the amount of money you have to live on in later life. So which option is right for you?
Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross & Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell explain how annuities and pension drawdown work, including the pros and cons of each method for turning your savings into a retirement income.
Read our reviews of drawdown providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Find out the best annuity rates on the market right now
Get 50% off a Which? membership
This episode was originally released in December 2024
-
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we put Google and other online search engines to the test, to find out just how badly they're spamming us with dubious ads and potential scams.
Read more about this & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
-
Long gone are the days where counting sheep was considered the best way to drift off at night. Now there are countless steps you can take to help you feel well rested after a night asleep in bed.
From restricting your sleep, to buying the right pillow, we've put together an extensive guide on what you can try to improve the quality of your sleep.
Read more tips on how to get a better night's sleep & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly
Read our reviews of the very best pillows & fitness trackers
Find out which eye masks & earplugs are best for using at night
Podcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membership
-
Fraudsters are now using AI to their advantage, meaning scams are looking more and more believable. So what is the advice to help you spot the warning signs?
In this episode, James Rowe is joined by Which? scams expert Faye Lipson and technology journalist David McClelland to talk about why scams look even more legitimate now, plus the steps you can take to sense check anything you see online.
Sign up for our free Scam Alerts service & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Click here to send us an email
Become a Which? Money member and receive a a £10 Amazon.co.uk gift card. Offer ends 14 May 2025. T&Cs apply
Get 50% off a Which? membership
-
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explore the crisis that's hitting UK pharmacies as a perfect storm of funding difficulties, staff shortages and manufacturing issues is impacting how easy it is to access the medication or advice we need.
Read more about the crisis in UK pharmacies & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
-
With nearly one million people living with dementia in the UK, it’s likely you know someone, directly or indirectly, who’s impacted by the condition. But when it comes to dealing with your finances once you’ve been diagnosed, things are far from easy.
In this episode, James Rowe is joined by Which? Money Content Editor Grace Witherden and Victoria Lyons, an Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK to explain what you can do now to ensure things are as simple as possible if you or a family member is diagnosed with the condition.
Read more about what you can do to make banking with dementia easier & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Find out more about a power of attorney
Click here to send us an email
Become a Which? Money member and receive a a £10 Amazon.co.uk gift card. Offer ends 14 May 2025. T&Cs apply
Get 50% off a Which? membership
-
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we analyse a range of tech features that often come as standard on new cars. From area view cameras to cruise control, we tell you which ones are worth it, and which ones are best turning down if they're an optional extra.
Read more about the tech features that are ruining new cars & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
-
Since they were announced at the start of the month, Trump’s tariffs have caused chaos on the markets. But is there any good news for your investments?
In this episode, Rob Lilley-Jones is joined by Which? Investments expert Josh Wilson and Investments Director at AJ Bell Russ Mould to analyse what’s happened to the markets this month, and explore what could happen in the near future.
Read more about how tariffs could impact your investments & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Click here to send us an email
Become a Which? Money member and receive a a £10 Amazon.co.uk gift card. Offer ends 14 May 2025. T&Cs apply
Get 50% off a Which? membership
-
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the broadband providers that we recommend. Here's a hint: it's not the big names you're expecting.
Read more about the broadband providers we recommend & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
-
With Trump’s tariffs causing turmoil on the markets over the last two weeks, could mortgage rates actually be one of the big winners?
In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? mortgages expert Stephen Maunder and Head of Research at Hamptons Aneisha Beveridge to analyse what impact the tariffs are having on mortgage rates and explain what it means for the housing market.
Read our reviews of the best energy providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Click here to send us an email
Become a Which? Money member and receive a a £10 Amazon.co.uk gift card. Offer ends 14 May 2025. T&Cs apply
Get 50% off a Which? membership
-
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we've brought together the collective wisdom of Which? researchers and editors to create a shortlist of apps we think you can't live without.
Read more about the apps we recommend & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly
Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
-
It’s April again, which means another year of your bills going up in price. And your energy bills are no exception.
In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? energy expert James Aitchison and NerdWallet UK’s Managing Editor, Adam French to discuss what the energy price cap means for you, how you could lower your monthly bills, and energy saving changes you can make to your home.
Read our reviews of the best energy providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter
Click here to send us an email
Get 25% off a Which? Money membership - offer ends 13th April 2025
Get 50% off a Which? membership
- Show more