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Our presenters sit down with our team of consumer experts to give you useful advice to help make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. Which? Money is your home for money news and personal finance hacks. Which? Shorts is your home of narrated pieces from our suite of magazines. And stay tuned for other shows full of advice.

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August 7, 2025 35 mins

Bank branches closing. Paper statements axed. Text alerts no longer coming through. Is mobile banking fast becoming the only way to manage our cash?

This week, we sit down with Which? Money journalists Chiara Cavaglieri and Josh Wilson to talk about the decline in the types of services offered by banks, the closure of branches, and how customers feel about the changing banking landscape.

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're asking whether or not you should ditch the Windows PC and make the switch to a Mac instead. Or if you’re already an Apple devotee, maybe you'll be convinced that Microsoft is best.

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Have you ever spent over the odds for a second hand gig ticket? Or wondered why the final price you paid was higher than the initial list price? Today we’re diving beneath the eyewater costs of ticket sales.

This week, we sit down with Which? Journalist Tali Ramsey and Adam Webb, Campaign Manager of FanFair Alliance to explain what needs to be changed in the live event market, and how you can avoid being scammed when buying a ticke...

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain why the prices on everyday essentials are rising so high. Plus, thanks to our groundbreaking supermarket inflation tracker, we can reveal the products that are rising higher than anything else.

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More people than ever are choosing to go private for medical care, but with pay-as-you-go costs potentially setting you back thousands of pounds, is private medical insurance worth the money?

This week, we sit down with Which? Senior Researchers Megan Thomas and Dean Sobers to reveal the providers who have topped our latest survey results, and explain how to find the right provider for your needs.

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how to make the most of a doctors appointment. We know they can often feel rushed, and it can seem be hard to get one in the first place. But a bit of preparation can make all the difference.

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Popular apps such as Facebook, TikTok and Temu say your privacy is important to them. What they do tells a different story.

In this episode, we're joined by Which? Principal Researcher Andy Laughlin who reveals the results of his investigation into 20 of the most popular apps in the UK. We also discuss what you can do to limit the amount of your personal data that ends up in the hands of tech giants.

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Now entering their third year, our annual Shoddy Awards are given out to products and companies that we think can, and should, do better.

Today we catch up with the Which? researchers who nominated this year’s winners who tell us what we don’t like about the winners, plus the alternatives that we recommend you use instead.

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we tell you which badges, logos and acronyms you need to look out for when booking a holiday. We also tell you which ones are a nice to have, and which ones are utterly pointless.

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Investing in crypto is becoming more and more popular, and with new government rules coming into force in order to boost investor confidence, does it mean you should consider it?

We sit down with Josh Wilson, Which? Investments expert and Richard Daws, founder of crypto insurance company Redefind to help you work out if it’s right for you.

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we analyse weather data in order to highlight the holiday destinations that are too hot, and recommend some alternatives if you're after just the right amount of sun.

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Whether you lose your job, your car breaks down or anything in between, it’s crucial that you have an emergency fund set aside for when disaster strikes.

But bigger, global financial shocks can impact your pension and your mortgage too, so how can you prepare?

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how there are massive savings to be made by buying used electric cars, plus what to do if you're looking at making the switch.

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An easy way to grab a discount or a way of unfairly excluding millions of potential shoppers? 

This week we discuss supermarket loyalty pricing and hear why certain groups of society are unable to access the discounts many of us take for granted. 

We also hear more about our hopes for change, and how you can get involved in our campaign.

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we round up the best travel brands that you should book with. Whether you want an all inclusive break, a long haul flight, or a hire car, we name the companies that shine brighter than the rest.

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With the cost of care continuing to rise, we learn more about how much you should save, and the huge discrepancy in prices across the UK.

In this episode we also hear how you can plan your finances with care in mind, and the things you can do to maximise your savings plan.

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we can reveal new data from Which? that shows consumers are unhappy about how big mobiles phones are getting. Plus, given the lack of small handsets on the market, we tell you how to shop for something a bit smaller.

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June 15, 2025 40 mins

Looking after your skin, particularly in the summer months, is essential. But which products do you actually need to use?

In the final episode in our special healthy living series, we're joined by consultant dermatologist Dr Justine Kluk, and Which? Senior Scientific Advisor Dr Neal Rimmer to explain which products are must-haves, which are nice to haves, and how to ensure you're getting enough protection from the sun with sunscree...

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There’s a new payment method in town, allowing us to pay for goods or services online directly from our bank account - Pay by Bank.

But how does it work? And could this be the beginning of the end for bank cards? We discuss all that and more, including some of the concerns we have as its rollout continues.

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In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain what you must do to the likes of your lawn mower, grass trimmer and pressure washer to keep them in good working order.

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