Which? Shorts

In this archive episode we discuss efforts to crackdown on criminal activity, shining a light on the often stretched resources of scam prevention teams across the country. This episode was first published in March 2023. Listen to our Get Answers podcast about the future of scams & sign up to our free scam alert newsletter.

We meet the homeowners sharing the truth about their lives owning historic buildings across the country as they discuss the added cost of upkeep and repair, and whether they'd recommend investing in listed property. Read the latest on house prices & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. ***Want samart ways to make money go further – find the best deals, avoid scams, grow savings and more - sign for a Which? Money subscription.

In this week's Which? Shorts podcast, we reveal how supermarkets are changing our favourite foods in an attempt to improve their bottom lines. We also ask whether it's really fair to shrink groceries, or downgrade their ingredients?Read more about our investigation & sign up to our free Money newsletter.

Today we’re heading stateside, to the shores of Lake Michigan, as we explore the city of Chicago, one our readers recently voted the best to visit in the United States. Read more on why Chicago was voted the best world city & sign up to our free Travel newsletter.

Today we discuss one of the biggest purchases you can make, explaining how to make sure you find a car that's right for you. We're joined by car expert and podcaster Sam Moores to give you some tips and tricks to help you when it comes to buying and selling, plus we pull back the curtain of how we test cars here at Which? and reveal the manufacturing claims you just need to take with a pinch of salt.Read our advice on how to buy the best car & become a Which? member to receive our 2024 car guide. Click here to receive our free cars newsletter.

We’re discussing a scandal involving our smart devices - big appliances like washing machines and TVs, or the likes of smart doorbells. A recent Which? investigation found many of these products are being sold with pitifully short support policies, or no mention of them at all - putting them, and us, at a security risk. Read more about the big brands leaving consumers in the dark over smart product updates & sign up for our tech newsletter. ***This podcast was read by a Text to Speech & AI Voice Generator.

This week we hear more about why we here at Which? have launched the Right to Connect campaign, fighting back against sneaky in-contract price rises.Check out our broadband and mobile price rise calculator & find out how you can slash your bills by up to £187 per year. Sign up to our free technology newsletter here. Since we recorded regulator Ofcom has proposed a ban on unpredictable broadband and mobile mid-contract price rises - find out more. ***This podcast was read by a Text to Speech & AI Voice Generator.

Got a New Year resolution to try and improve your health in 2024? Today we are channeling those good intentions and seeing if smart tech can help improve your fitness. We're joined by our experts & fitness influencer Amy Jones to explain how this technology could help tell you more about your general wellbeing and how best to use them to ensure you are making the most of your device.Check out our Which? Best Buy Fitness Trackers (subscription required) & read our guide on whether you should buy a fitness tracker or a smartwatch?

We hear how airlines are finding excuses to avoid paying the compensation you would otherwise be entitled to after delays and cancellations.Check out our Get Answers podcast & we identify the airlines who could ruin your 2024 holiday. ***This podcast was read by a Text to Speech & AI Voice Generator.

We hear more about your rights when investments go wrong as we explain the protections offered, and how likely you are to get your money back.This article was first published in the December 2023 issue of Which? Money magazine.To become a subscriber to Which? Money click here & sign up to our free Money newsletter.***This podcast was read by a Text to Speech & AI Voice Generator.