Episodes

  • Does it pay to stay loyal to your mortgage lender?
    Nov 14 2025

    One in five mortgage holders choose their lender because they already have another financial product with them according to Which? research. But does that loyalty actually lead to a better deal?

    In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money’s mortgage expert Sam Wilson & Associate Director at L&C Mortgages David Hollingworth to look at this data and unpack whether it’s best to shop around or stay loyal.

    Plus, we reveal which mortgage providers have been awarded Which? Recommend Provider status this year, and touch on what the new Renters’ Right Act could mean for the rental market.

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    21 mins
  • The most common energy problems - and how to fix them
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the results of our survey into the problems that customers face in relation to their energy providers.

    In an ideal world, most of us should be able to have a fairly hands off approach to our energy, as long as the lights and the heating stay on. Unfortunately, too many of us are facing a list of energy problems that have left us dealing with energy providers far more than we like.

    We round up our best tips on how you can take charge of your energy bills.

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    9 mins
  • Why the home and travel insurance industries need to change
    Nov 6 2025

    In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Head of Strategic Insight Katie Alpin who gets us up to speed on why we’re calling for action from the Financial Conduct Authority, and what has happened since we filed our super-complaint against them.

    Plus, we’re joined by Kaja Cordwell who shares her heartbreaking story of how a house fire meant she and her family still haven’t been able to return home nearly two years on. She believes her insurer has let her down.

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    27 mins
  • Is it worth paying for boiler cover?
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain why it pays to plan ahead for a future boiler repair or replacement.

    The last thing any of us want is to unexpectedly shell out thousands of pounds when our boiler suddenly packs in. So what can you do to prepare?

    Paying monthly for boiler cover can bring peace of mind, but we've crunched the numbers to see whether or not it's worth shelling out for.

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    11 mins
  • Are herbal supplements safe for you to take?
    Nov 3 2025

    Herbal and botanical supplements may sound like a natural way to look after your body. But what’s the truth about their effectiveness?

    In the final episode of this series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what herbal supplements actually are and what science there is to back up the claims on the labels.

    From turmeric to echinacea, St John's wort to ashwagandha, they detail what you should consider before introducing these into your daily routine.

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    25 mins
  • You're losing money if your savings rate is less than 4%
    Oct 31 2025

    Making money from your savings is an essential way to ensure your money is beating inflation. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

    In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Matthew Jenkin who shares new Which? research that shows a third of us still consider branch access important when deciding which provider to keep our money with.

    Plus, Head of News at Moneyfacts, Adam French, crunches the numbers to reveal that physical bank branches are lagging behind challenger banks for the best savings rates on the market.

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    37 mins
  • How to cut the cost of your weekly shop
    Oct 29 2025

    In this episode of Which? Shorts, we share some of the tried and tested ways that you can save money on supermarket shopping.

    Food inflation probably wasn't on your radar until the start of the decade. That was when the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other global supply issues sent it soaring. It currently sits at 5.4% as of the three months to the end of August 2025.

    Today, we weigh up the effectiveness of price-matching, loyalty cards and discount retailers on reducing the amount you spend at the checkout.

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    12 mins
  • Can probiotics alone fix an unhealthy gut?
    Oct 27 2025

    Probiotic foods and supplements can be pricey, and it's hard to cut through the clever marketing to know what's worth buying, and what's best left on the shelf.

    In the fifth episode of a brand new series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Shefalee Loth, a public health nutritionist at Which?, and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians to explain what probiotics are and who should consider adding them into their daily routine.

    Plus, for the first time ever, Which? has tested and reviewed probiotic supplements from a range of suppliers. We reveal some of the best on the market, plus which of those received the coveted Which? Best Buy.

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    21 mins