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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. Read all our reviews of PMI providers & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member

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. Read more on how to get the most from your GP appointment & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

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. Read more of our investigation & sign up for our free Tech newsletterClick here to send us an email Become a Which? Tech member Get 50% off a Which? membership

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. Find out more about all of this year's award winners & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to support our Step Fleecing Fans campaign Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

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.Read more about the essential, useful and pointless logos & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

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. Read more about investing in crypto & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member Get 50% off a Which? membership

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. Read more about where it's really too hot to holiday this summer & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Sam Richardson, Deputy Editor at Which? Money, and Sarah Cole, Head of Personal Finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, delve into essential financial preparedness strategies. They discuss the vital role of emergency funds in navigating unexpected events like job loss or car troubles. The conversation highlights misconceptions about financial security, stresses the significance of diversified retirement planning, and underscores the pitfalls of panic selling during market volatility. They also provide insights on critical insurance coverage and the need for wills to secure your financial future.

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. Find out how much it costs to charge an electric car & sign up for our free monthly Cars newsletter Read more of our car buying advice Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Ellie Simmons, a senior researcher at Which?, sheds light on the controversial issue of supermarket loyalty pricing. Alongside Ali Cooper, who addresses child poverty at Barnardo's, and Becca Wolford, a youth advocate, they discuss how loyalty discounts often exclude vulnerable groups. The trio explores the reality behind loyalty cards, revealing inflated non-member prices and calling for fair access to healthy food for young people. They also advocate for government involvement and encourage listeners to engage in creating equitable pricing practices.