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One in five consumers have been blocked from paying with cash since lockdown rules were eased, Which? research has found, sparking concern that people who rely on cash could struggle to spend it and the recovery of the high street could falter even as the country drops restrictions. The consumer champion carried out two separate […]

Gareth Shaw, Which? Head of Money, said:    “It is extremely concerning that many insurers aren’t able to demonstrate that they are giving proper consideration to the consumer when designing or updating products.    “Which? research has found numerous examples where there has been a disconnect between customers’ expectations of the products they are buying, and […]

Gareth Shaw, Which? Head of Money, said: “Legislation to protect cash is vital to ensure that millions of people who rely on it, including older and vulnerable consumers, are not left behind as more people transition to digital banking. “Which? supports new laws to make the Financial Conduct Authority the lead regulator for monitoring and […]

Fewer than one in 100 travel insurance policies provide ‘Complete’ cover for Covid disruption, a Which? analysis of more than 250 policies has revealed. As disruption to international travel continues, buying good quality insurance has never been more important.   While some travel insurers boast of offering impressive-sounding ‘Covid cover’, Which? found that this means different […]

Gareth Shaw, Head of Money at Which?, said:  “For far too long, insurance companies have employed sharp pricing tactics to lure in customers before hitting them with eye-watering price hikes and exorbitant premiums, so it is right that measures will finally be introduced to help put an end to these unfair practices. “It is vital that the regulator keeps a close eye […]

A lack of clarity from travel insurers over how much protection their policies offer for Covid-related disruption could lead to consumers losing money as international travel reopens, Which? research has found.  New research from the consumer champion suggests that many travel insurance customers are being left with a false impression about the level of protection […]

Gareth Shaw, Head of Money at Which?, said: “While the FCA has announced support for some credit and overdraft customers who will struggle financially after the current support period ends, the regulator has wound down vital protections like payment deferrals too soon. “Many people could face a perfect storm of financial pressures amid widespread job […]

Gareth Shaw, Head of Money at Which?, said: “The regulator is rightly proposing action to stop insurance firms from exploiting their loyal customers with sharp pricing practices. Our research has found that existing insurance customers are often punished with vastly overpriced premiums when little has changed in the service they receive. “The FCA must move […]

A Which? investigation reveals that the PPI claims process of some banks could be deterring people from claiming back the millions still owed from the mis-selling scandal, as one in five finds the process difficult. When the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced its August 2019 deadline for PPI complaints it also tasked firms with ensuring […]

Almost two thirds of the financial advisers investigated on the most widely used online directory could be misleading the public with false claims about their credentials, a new Which? investigation reveals. An investigation by the consumer champion into 43 advice firms listed on unbiased.co.uk revealed 27 of the companies (63%) that claimed to employ certified financial planners […]