Product safety laws face modernisation to better protect online shoppers The Government has announced a consultation on modernising product safety laws to ensure they are ‘fit for the digital age’. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
Number of households missing essential payments ‘is back to winter levels’ The number of households missing essential payments has risen to 2.4 million – in line with the levels seen last winter, Which? has warned. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
£250bn sits in accounts earning no interest as regulator tackles poor rates for savers ‘Progress has been made ... but this needs to speed up’ The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Anxious and at risk? Britons fall into six cost of living groups, report finds Which? magazine survey divides UK population up into categories based upon how people are coping The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023
Food portion sizes on packaging are ‘unrealistic and confusing’, says Which? Many people were unable to accurately estimate how much they were consuming The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
The truth about loyalty cards: discounts, data collection and the very best deals Shoppers could save 50p to £10 for every £100 spent with these money-saving schemes. But are they always worth handing over your personal details? The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
Some insurance customers ‘left in the dark over why a claim has been rejected’ Not getting an explanation for why a claim has not being fully accepted puts consumers at a ‘serious disadvantage’, the consumer group said. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
Travel operators urged to refund UK holidaymakers who call off trips to Rhodes ‘Unconscionable’ to penalise travellers, says Which?, as firms cancel holidays to wildfire hit Greek island The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023
Decision not to refund Rhodes tourists would be ‘unconscionable’, charity says Which? Travel editor Rory Boland urged travel companies to be ‘flexible’ with customers who decide not to fly. The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023
5 very sneaky scams that could catch you off your guard this summer Fraudsters are constantly using new tactics. Vicky Shaw finds out more. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
‘Twisted economics’ mean flights in Europe up to 30 times cheaper than rail travel, says Greenpeace report Swapping planes for trains could save more than 450,000 tones of harmful emissions The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Fixed-rate or tracker mortgages: which is best as rates rise? As mortgage rates hit 15-year highs, deciding whether to opt for a fixed-rate mortgage or a tracker in the hopes that rates eventually drop can be conundrum. The Week · Jul 19, 2023
Vodafone launches faster social broadband tariff for struggling families The plan costs £20 a month and gives customers speeds of up to 73 Mbps. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Coalition of groups press Chancellor on buy now, pay later regulation plans Charities and consumer advocates have written an open letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, saying regulation is ‘more important than ever’. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023 How can we get Wizz Air to pay the money it owes us? We submitted a claim to a dispute resolution scheme, which ruled in our favour
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 Beat the fakes: how to find online reviews you can trust From excessive praise to overly perfect grammar, what to look out for to avoid getting scammed
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 Fake reviews: can we trust what we read online as use of AI explodes? Artificial intelligence produces plausible verdicts on hotels, restaurants and tech in an instant
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 UK supermarket food prices up by more than 25% in two years, says Which? Retailers should be forced to display detailed price information on loyalty card deals, says consumer group
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Banks should be clearer on how customers can challenge account closures – Which? The consumer group has offered some suggestions on what banking customers can do if they find their bank account has been closed.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best? Keep your skin protected while in the sun
The Week · Jul 13, 2023 Should you pay a financial adviser for pension help? The performance of your pension can make a big difference to how comfortably you live in retirement. Is it worth getting expert help?
Wales Online · Jul 13, 2023 1.3million households miss paying monthly bill in cost of living crisis People are unable to pay for essentials such as energy, water, rent or mortgages as well as broadband, TV and council
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 1.3 million households missed a bill payment in a single month, Which? warns Some 60% of those who could not afford a household bill defaulted on more than one payment in the month to June 9.
Liverpool Echo · Jul 11, 2023 Warning to anyone who buys cheese, yoghurt and milk Shoppers continue to be hit by the rise of inflation
Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023 Morrisons to make MAJOR change to its 500 convenience stores - and it will save you cash In a move believed to be the first in the UK, the supermarket chain will be stocking these cheaper products in its Morrisons Daily stores over the coming weeks