Systemic failure in the care home sector is leaving the majority of people with limited choice and half of people needing care having to wait for a bed, according to new research by Which?. The consumer champion found that almost half of people (48%) who had arranged care for themselves or a loved one said there weren’t any places in at […]
Home buying and selling ranks as one of the top three consumer concerns for half (49%) of 18 to 34 year olds, according to new Which? research. Younger people consider it more of a concern than social care for older people (46%) or energy prices (34%). For adults of all ages, three in 10 (28%) […]
New Which? research shows tackling problems in social care for older people, energy prices, and financial fraud and scams must be top priorities for the next Government. The consumer champion has today (Saturday, 29 April) published its “Consumer Agenda for Government” urging all political parties to use the forthcoming election to address critical consumer issues, […]
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver his first Budget, new research from Which? has found that nearly five million working people in the UK are worried about their financial situation. Overall, 28% of all UK households said they were experiencing some form of financial distress, be it relying more on overdrafts and loans or struggling […]
As new research shows that the public are growing increasingly concerned about the implications of leaving the EU, Which? is calling on the Government to make sure that consumer interests are placed at the heart of the negotiations. Almost six months on from the EU referendum, new research for Which? finds that nearly half (47%) […]
Alex Neill, Which? Managing Director of Home & Legal services, said: “This is a massive victory for the hundreds of thousands of people who supported our Nuisance Calls campaign. It’s good to see the Government has listened to consumers and will be introducing new rules to hold company directors to account. This legislation will stop […]
Vickie Sheriff, Director of Campaigns and Communications, Which? said: “The decision to cancel these plans will be disappointing for those who wanted to take advantage of the new pension freedoms. However Which? raised concerns that some people may not get a good deal, so it would have been wrong to move forward without assurances that […]
Alex Neill, Which? Director of Policy and Campaigns said: “The Government is in denial if it thinks this vague plan and voluntary scheme are enough to tackle the current obesity crisis. “Just last month we found that most supermarket price-promotions are on less healthy foods and unhealthy foods are still being prominently promoted to children […]
Alex Neill, Which? Director of Policy and Campaigns, said: “Volkswagen customers in the UK will rightly question why a deal is being offered to US consumers when there is nothing on the table for the 1.2 million owners affected in this country. “VW must not be let off the hook, the Government should intervene and […]
Alex Neill, Which? Director of Policy and Campaigns, said: “Today’s report confirms what we have always known – that the energy market just simply isn’t working for consumers. With the cost to consumers of an uncompetitive market standing at £1.4 billion, it’s high time for energy companies to accept they need to change. “After a […]