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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…
Broadband, TV, mobile switchers could make annual savings £235, Which? reveals
Broadband, TV and mobile customers could save up to £235 a year by switching deals, Which? research has revealed. The consumer association surveyed more than 5,000 customers whose broadband, combined broadband and TV or mobile phone contract had ended in the past 12 months, asking if they had switched or haggled, and how much they…
Which? reveals best and worst tech and home appliance stores
Which?’s latest survey reveals the best and worst tech and home retailers and finds that stores with quality products and excellent customer service generally fare better than supermarkets and high street discounters. Which? surveyed almost 3,400 people who had bought household appliances and around 3,500 who had bought tech products in the previous six months.…
