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Octopus Money Direct review
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (548+ words) Buy a gift membership Megan is a senior researcher and writer at Which?, with a background in data analysis and stats in the public and charity sectors. Octopus Money Direct is the new stocks and shares Isa provider from Octopus…...
Annuity sales hit record £7.4bn – should you buy one?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (838+ words) Paul has long worked in financial services research, currently specialising in pensions and retirement planning. The value of pension savings being used to purchase annuities has reached its highest level in more than a decade, according to new'data from the…...
Boots and Superdrug risk misleading customers with hundreds of ‘deals’ that may not be what they seem, Which? reveals.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (829+ words) The consumer champion looked into nearly 700 loyalty deals from Boots during a six-month period in 2025 and found that 119 were presented in a way that could mislead loyalty members into thinking that the savings were better than they actually were." The…...
The Warm Homes Plan explained: loans for green tech and free insulation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (785+ words) With over 10 years" experience writing about consumer affairs, Sarah leads on energy content at Which?, helping customers navigate the market and exposing poor practice. The government has announced its plans to make green technology and energy upgrades more affordable and…...
6 things I would never do as a savings expert in 2026 - Which?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1645+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. If you're setting a money resolution for 2026, you're in good company. Almost two thirds of people plan to do the same, according to a Hargreaves Lansdown survey " and saving…...
11 expert tips for buying and selling on Vinted - Which?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1460+ words) Grace is Money editor at Which?, on the hunt for ways to help people save with smart tips, deals and hacks. She was named Personal Finance Journalist of the Year 2025. I've been using Vinted for a while now, but moving…...
Energy companies advice guides
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (125+ words) Which? energy company reviews reveal the best and worst suppliers based on feedback from their customers, plus our expert verdict on their procedures, practices around customer service and complaints and pricing. Energy companies rated by their customers and by Which?...
The best way to dry a wool jumper
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (695+ words) With over six years of product testing experience, Rebecca knows exactly which laundry appliances will cut the mustard - or hopefully just remove it. Washing your wool jumpers has gotten easier over recent years thanks to dedicated laundry programs and even…...
Which? perfume tests reveal the dupe that’s better than the original - and £70 cheaper
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (881+ words) Which?s first ever perfume tests showed that one popular dupe perfume was preferred to the original - meaning shoppers could save "70 by opting for a dupe fragrance this Christmas." The consumer champion had a panel of more than 40 people blind-smell…...
What is the DWP Christmas bonus and when is it paid?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (937+ words) With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will make its annual Christmas bonus payment…...