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Protein powder and creatine supplements are becoming more and more popular - but do you need to take them? Or are they only necessary for budding gym-goers?In this episode, we're joined by public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians, to explain how protein powder could help you if you introduce it to your daily routine.Plus, with research into creatine suggesting that it could have broad benefits, we explore whether or not it could be useful for you.Which? members can listen to the full episode where we reveal our test results by clicking here.If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to the podcast and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.Read our reviews of the best protein powders, vegan protein powders & creatine supplements Sign up for your place at our live podcast on Thursday 22nd January Sign up for our free Healthly Living newsletter

We often talk on this podcast about Section 75 - the protection offered when you buy things with a credit card. But it might not be as straightforward as you once thought. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? banking investigator Chiara Cavaglieri who shares details of her recent investigation into customers who weren’t protected by Section 75 when they initially thought they would be. Plus, our Which? lawyer Gurpreet Chhokar explains why we think the act needs to be brought up to date to include the modern ways in which we pay for goods. Read more about Chiara's investigation into Section 75 & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletterGet in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membershipBecome a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

If you’ve got a holiday to Europe planned in 2026, the chances are things at your destination airport will work a little differently to when you last travelled. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how the EU's new Entry/Exit system works, outline the key details you need to know, and detail what you should expect when you next travel to the continent. Read more about our experience trying out the system & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

January is a big month for health, with plenty of us making New Year resolutions to improve our health for the year ahead. In this episode of our health and wellbeing podcast, we're joined by our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth, and the founder of CityDietitians Sophie Medlin to explain the reality of using weight loss jabs. They outline how much they cost, who might be eligible to receive them on the NHS, and what side effects you might suffer if you choose to use them. Plus, we're joined by Which? researched Megan Thomas who shares some of her findings into dodgy weight loss supplements being sold online. Sign up for your place at our live podcast on Thursday 22nd January Read more about how weight loss injections work & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletter If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.

Storms, floods and extreme weather are becoming more severe, but if damage hits your home, do you know if you are actually covered? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Matthew Jenkin who reveals what he found out when he recently investigated this topic for the Which? Money magazine. Plus, our insurance expert Dean Sobers explains what to look for in your policy documents to find out what you’re actually covered for, and how to find the very best insurer for your needs. Read our reviews of the best home insurance providers & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance - get 25% off your first year's membership. Offer ends 8th January 2026

These have been the biggest scams we’ve seen this year - plus our best advice on how to avoid them. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we countdown the the scams we've come across most often in 2025, explain what you can do to keep yourself safe online, and how to react if you've been targeted by a fraudster. Read more about the biggest scams of 2025 & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price Click here to report a scam to Action Fraud Search for a number on who-called & look up a website on who.is Check whether the product or medicine is approved on the MHRA website

There are three main options for what to do with your spare cash - apart from spending it. Should you save it? Invest it? Or overpay your mortgage? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Senior Data Journalist Josh Wilson and Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell to explore the pros and cons of those options. Plus, given the Chancellor’s recent announcement that cash Isa limits will be reduced in order to encourage more people to invest, we explain the basics of using a stocks and shares Isa. Read our reviews of the best stocks and shares Isa providers & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance - get 25% off your first year's membership. Offer ends 8th January 2026

In this discussion, mobile phone expert Adam Spate dives into the great smartphone debate. He explains the psychological reasons behind our desire for premium devices and compares the pricing tiers of Apple, Google, and Samsung flagships. Adam highlights camera differences, including the iPhone 17 versus 17 Pro, and details the advantages of Pro models in battery life and performance. Finally, he offers practical buying advice, suggesting most users can stick with standard models while waiting for premium features to trickle down.

Finding the very best food and drink to serve up at Christmas can feel a daunting task, especially if you've got family and friends relying on you to deliver the goods.In this podcast, we sit down with Becky Marcus who runs our Christmas taste testing to find out how we run our rigorous testing and reveal some of the best mince pies, champagne and smoked salmon we had on test. Plus, we're joined by pastry chef Dan Lepard and Master of Wine Sam Caporn to find out what they look for when they're blind taste testing, and share their top tips for serving food this festive season. Which? members can listen to the full podcast, where Dan and Sam share their detailed analysis, by clicking here. If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to the podcast and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership. Read all of our Christmas food and drink reviews on our website & sign up for our free Healthy Living newsletter.

Last week’s Budget was so full of announcements, it may have left you with more questions than answers. In this episode, we’re joined by the Deputy Editor of Which? Money Editor Sam Richardson and Emma Wall, Chief Investments Strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown to answer your questions on how the Chancellor’s announcements could impact you. From cash Isa limits being reduced, to the so-called mansion tax, the new tax on electric vehicles and salary sacrifice changes, we cover the big stories that you want to know about. Read more about all of the biggest Budget announcements & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance - get 25% off your first year's membership. Offer ends 8th January 2026