Which? is warning holidaymakers to be wary of enticing ‘low deposit’ breaks sold by travel firms, which in some cases fail to make it sufficiently clear that they could be forced to pay up to thousands of pounds if they need to cancel after booking. When holidaymakers book a package holiday or cottage rental, they’ll […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “A good, affordable mobile connection is essential to daily life and this merger between Vodafone and Three will have a significant impact on the telecoms market. “There are currently four mobile network operators in the UK – EE, O2, Three and Vodafone – which smaller mobile providers then piggyback off. Reducing the number of network providers from […]
Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food Policy, said: “Inflation easing is positive, but the reality is that supermarket prices are still rising very quickly when many shoppers are already struggling to make ends meet. Millions of people up and down the country continue to take extreme measures, such as skipping meals, as their budgets are […]
An unsafe car seat, grainy TV and a kettle costing more than £100 are among the products to avoid if seen in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Day sales, Which? finds, as it reveals the standout items that customers should snap up if they get discounted. Each year the consumer champion puts thousands of products […]
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “The Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Bill is set to play an important role in preventing a small number of tech firms from dominating the digital economy, and as it stands, Which? believes it will ultimately help boost investment and innovation in the UK economy. “Which? […]
Sainsbury’s replaced Waitrose in September as the UK’s most expensive supermarket for a big shop if customers have not signed up to a loyalty card, according to Which? research. The consumer champion’s monthly analysis involves comparing the average prices of a shop consisting of 39 popular groceries at eight of the UK’s biggest supermarkets – […]
Broadband customers could be charged £150 more than they expected over the course of their contract due to two years of eye-watering price hikes, Which? warns, as the consumer champion campaigns for an end to unpredictable mid-contract price rises in the telecoms industry. Which? is sounding the alarm on unpredictable mid-contract price hikes as it […]
Some of the UK’s biggest high-street banks have been put in a “red” warning category based on new Which? analysis of their fossil fuel investments and green policies. The consumer champion examined the environmental policies of 13 of the UK’s leading current account providers with only three earning the Which? Eco Provider badge. Of the […]
Sue Davies, Head of Which? Food Policy, said: “As many consumers still struggle to put food on the table, these results show that some supermarkets have done relatively well during the cost of living crisis. While we all want to see British businesses do well, it’s clear they haven’t been feeling the pain in the way […]
New analysis by Which? has named Newcastle-under-Lyme, Merton and Wrexham among the best places in the UK to retire. A survey by the consumer champion found that around a third (36%) of people ready for or approaching retirement said they had already moved or have considered moving house as part of their later-life plans. Which? […]