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Smaller broadband providers outperform giants in Which? survey
A recent survey by Which? has revealed that smaller broadband providers are significantly outperforming the UK's largest companies, including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media, in terms of customer satisfaction. The consumer watchdog's annual rankings, based on feedback from over 4,000 customers, highlight a clear disparity in service quality. Virgin Media and Now Broadband received…
Range Rover Evoque hybrid emerges as least loved car in Which? survey
Image: Autoexpress The plug-in hybrid version of the Range Rover Evoque - an SUV once inextricably linked with glamour and celebrity - has emerged as the UK’s least-loved car in a major annual survey of motorists carried out by Which? The Evoque became Land Rover’s fastest-selling car ever after its launch…
Tuscany among cheapest holiday destinations for 2025, Which? finds
Despite the typically high prices associated with summer travel, holidaymakers can still find surprisingly affordable deals for August getaways, according to a new analysis by Which? The consumer association analyzed thousands of package holidays to 13 European countries, revealing some unexpected budget-friendly destinations. While popular beach destinations like Turkey and Bulgaria consistently offer competitive prices,…
What really happens when you lose your phone on a flight
Airlines are leaving customers in the lurch by shirking or outsourcing responsibility for lost items like phones, a Which? investigation has found. When Which? surveyed members about their experiences with airlines last year, less than half (48%) of those who had lost a phone on a flight said it had been successfully returned. Which? put…
Bargain mobile tops Which? list of 50 best products of the year
A mobile phone that costs less than £200 has been named as the product of the year for 2024 by Which?, in a list that also includes an electric car, washing up liquid and an air purifier. The products, tested or launched in the last year, have been nominated by the consumer association and whittled…
9 in 10 Black Friday ‘deals’ cheaper or same price at other times, Which? finds
The vast majority of Black Friday ‘deals’ are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, according to new Which? research. Black Friday has become a hype-driven sales extravaganza lasting for two weeks, or even longer at some retailers. Shoppers splurged an estimated £13.3 billion in 2023. Which? looked at deals on…
Millions scammed online since tech giants pledged to tackle fraud
Millions of people have been scammed on platforms owned by tech giants since they signed a ‘world first’ pledge to do more to tackle online fraud, new Which? research has found. The consumer association is calling on the UK government to bring forward implementation of the Online Safety Act and fines for firms that fail…
Which? reveals duds to avoid on Black Friday – including smart kettle and smart watch
Which? has identified some of the dud deals that should be avoided in the Black Friday sales, including a flawed fridge freezer, a not so “smart” kettle and a pram that failed the consumer association’s safety tests. Which? tests thousands of products every year in its labs, recommending the very best as Which? Best Buys…
Is my air fryer spying on me? Which? reveals smart devices gathering most data
Which? research has found evidence of excessive smart device surveillance - from air fryers demanding permission to listen in on your conversations and sharing data with TikTok, to TVs wanting to know your exact location. The consumer association rated products across four categories and gave them overall privacy scores for factors including consent and what…
Vodafone and Three merger edges closer, is your Air Fryer spying on you?
The regulator says a merger between Vodafone and Three could go ahead - if both companies make price promises for consumers and commit to boosting the UK's 5G rollout. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had previously said that creating what would be the country's biggest mobile network could drive up prices and harm competition. But it…
