Sainsbury’s is the cheapest big retailer for parents looking to save money buying uniforms for the new school year, Which? research has found. The consumer champion analysed prices of a selection of essential 9-year-old sized school uniform items at eight popular supermarkets and clothing retailers. Overall, Tu Clothing at Sainsbury’s was the cheapest place to […]
Meagre savings rates offered by high street banks are shortchanging customers by hundreds of pounds every year compared to deals from challenger banks, Which? analysis of rates stretching back three years has found. The consumer champion’s in-depth research looked at six types of accounts: instant access savings accounts and Isas; one-year fixed-rate savings accounts and […]
With the cost of living crisis putting financial pressure on households across the country, many of us are worried about the impact of rising energy, food, rent and mortgage costs and looking to make savings wherever we can. Using its unique washing machine, tumble dryer, and laundry detergent lab tests, Which? has found five simple […]
As the impact of the cost of living crisis hits home for millions of people, Which? shares tips to save consumers hundreds of pounds on their car and home insurance. Motorists are facing significantly higher car insurance premiums, as the cost of car insurance is now at the highest level seen since the last quarter […]
Three in 10 people with savings accounts do not have enough savings to cover three months’ essential spending in case of an emergency, according to Which?’s annual survey revealing the best savings account providers. The coronavirus crisis has seen saving rates plummet to record lows, while pressures on the cost of living are making it […]
Building societies and specialist banks are the best savings providers for sustainability, beating high-street banks, according to new Which? research. Many banks are keen to show they are considering their environmental impact as savers become increasingly conscious about the environmental impact of their money and investments. A survey of Which? members found around three in […]
Which? executive director Richard Lloyd, said: “For too long, banks and building societies have left customers languishing in poor value savings accounts so today’s move from the FCA is a significant win for savers and the 69,000 people who supported our Scrap the Savings Trap campaign. “With many savers never switching because they don’t think it will […]
In this week’s Budget, the Chancellor announced new Isa savings limits, greater flexibility over withdrawing funds and ‘Help to Buy’ accounts. Yet as the Isa deadline approaches, we found bank and building society staff’s knowledge of cash Isas is shockingly poor and could be leaving customers out of pocket. Our undercover investigation found that even before […]
The Government is right to fix the broken annuities market, and our new research shows how vital impartial guidance and advice will be to making the reforms work for consumers. Less than half of consumers (42%) coming up to retirement trust their pension provider to act in their best interest. Our new findings show that […]