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Jenny Ross, Which? Money Editor, said: “Whether it’s to pay for everyday essentials or to keep track of spending amid a cost of living crisis, cash remains a vital lifeline for millions of consumers across the country – as evidenced by the Post Office handling over £800 million in personal cash withdrawals last month. […]
Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food and Consumer Protection Policy, said: “Grocery bills rising by hundreds of pounds annually will put a huge dent in already-stretched household finances. Even before the latest increases, Which? found the cost of hundreds of popular items had soared by more than 20 per cent in two years. People are […]
Guy Hobbs, Editor of Which? Travel, said: “Though the extension of the passenger cap may help Heathrow prevent a repeat of the unacceptable last-minute cancellations we saw earlier in the summer, thousands of people will now be anxious about whether their travel plans could be scuppered. “Heathrow and impacted airlines must act without delay to […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “Social tariffs can be a lifeline for the most financially vulnerable people, helping them stay connected. However, the process to get these discounts can be lengthy, cumbersome and intrusive. “This new service could help to address these issues, making it much easier for customers to sign […]
As thousands of Britons jet away this summer, many will be searching for ways to keep costs down while they’re abroad. Here are Which?’s top tips for how to slash hundreds of pounds from the cost of going on holiday. 1. Pay in local currency and use the right card Travellers paying by debit […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “These findings echo Which? research, which found that 44 per cent of bill-paying adults are already finding it difficult to pay their energy bills this summer. “With bills set to rise further, it’s clear that the current level of government help will not be sufficient. […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “Daily forecasts of an ever-rising energy price cap will be causing immense stress for households and leave consumers desperately worried about the dire financial situation they could find themselves in. “The government must move quickly to increase the amount of financial support it is providing to help […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “Everyone will hope these estimates of energy bills hitting £5,000 are wide of the mark but they reinforce the urgency of dealing with this crisis to help the ever-growing numbers of people who are already being pushed into or living in poverty. “The government must move quickly […]
Illegal weapons are being sold by third-party sellers on popular online marketplaces including AliExpress, Amazon Marketplace, eBay and Wish, a Which? investigation has found, demonstrating why major tech firms need to take more responsibility and carry out better checks and monitoring on dangerous items. The consumer champion carried out simple searches for banned offensive weapons […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “The scale of the energy bill rises people are facing is terrifying and will leave many households struggling to make it through the difficult winter months ahead. “It’s clear the financial help the government has so far committed to won’t be enough to cover the latest […]