A vacuum cleaner that really sucks, a blender that makes a racket better than it makes smoothies and a smoke alarm and car that raised serious safety concerns have been named among Which?’s worst products of the last year. Each year the consumer champion tests thousands of products from cars to coffee machines, smartphones to […]
Which? is warning urgent action is needed to protect consumers who face losing large sums of money amid a breakdown of the system of travel protections. The consumer champion has been inundated with messages and requests for help from people who face losing large sums – with some airlines and package travel providers refusing to […]
Which? test data reveals that the latest cars on the road in the UK produce more carbon dioxide (CO2) than older vehicles, despite the country’s 2050 target for net-zero carbon emissions. Following an analysis of its car testing results, Which? has found that the most recent petrol, diesel and hybrid cars are producing seven […]
The battle against plastic waste is being held back by a mountain of poorly-labelled bathroom products that could go unrecycled, Which? is warning. Which? analysed the recycling information on the labels of 20 common toiletries, as well as the type and volume of packaging, to determine how clearly the products are labelled and how […]
Neil Caldicott has been announced as the director of brand and communications at consumer group Which?. Neil joins to lead the organisation’s brand and communications work, playing an integral role in building its membership, driving forward its brand values and delivering meaningful impact to make consumers’ lives simpler, safer and fairer. He joins Which? from […]
Poor quality products are being sold at discount prices this Black Friday, an investigation by Which? has found. When the consumer champion uncovers products that fail to perform in its rigorous, independent tests, it rates them as Don’t Buys. Although Don’t Buy status means a product should be avoided at all costs, researchers […]
Supermarkets appear to be disregarding government pricing guidelines by continuing to offer misleading discounts and special offers, according to research from Which?. Which? crunched the numbers on more than 450 products on offer online at major UK supermarkets and found multibuys that actually cost you more despite the alleged offer, dubious discounts that allude […]
Unscrupulous sellers are staying one step ahead of Amazon by using a range of tactics to beat the online retailer’s security systems and mislead shoppers with fake reviews, a Which? investigation has revealed. The consumer champion scrutinised thousands of listings with the help of an Amazon expert to uncover how features designed to make the […]
The creator of a gambling block for banking customers has been awarded the first ever ‘Your Consumer Champion’ award, at the Which? Awards 2019. Natalie Ledward, who works in Monzo’s vulnerable customer team, was recognised for creating a gambling block feature that is used by 100,000 Monzo customers. After hearing feedback from consumers, […]
Which? ‘Trusted Trader of the Year 2019’ has been awarded to Furlonger Tree Services at the annual Which? Awards. Furlonger Tree Services, a Surrey-based company renowned for its work in the community and its real commitment to caring for the local environment, has been crowned the 2019 Which? ‘Trusted Trader of the Year’. […]