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Steph Kipling using a robot lawnmower

I used a robot lawn mower for a month: here's what surprised me

From training it up to setting the cutting height and navigating obstacles, Which? science team manager Steph shares her experiences with a robot lawn mower

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Home & garden

Steph Kipling using a robot lawnmower

I used a robot lawn mower for a month: here's what surprised me

From training it up to setting the cutting height and navigating obstacles, Which? science team manager Steph shares her experiences with a robot lawn mower

How to store food for longer without using plastic

12 May 2026

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The latest product recalls and safety alerts from Which?

12 May 2026

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Ovo to be bought by E.On: what this means for Ovo customers

11 May 2026

A small grey mouse is on a tiled floor scattered with crumbs, with a person in grey shoes standing nearby.

How to get rid of mice in your house

11 May 2026

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Technology

Do you really need a VPN?

Virtual private networks are more popular than ever - but how essential are they?

Three men are watching a football game in their living room. They are drinking beer and eating crisps

How to get your TV ready for the World Cup this summer

13 May 2026

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Best headphones for sleeping: should you really spend £300 on sleep earbuds?

13 May 2026

A person wearing a light blue skirt is unaware as another hand reaches into their pink purse, attempting to steal a phone.

What to do if your phone gets stolen

08 May 2026

Using a laptop

Can I get my PC to boot up quicker?

07 May 2026

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Money

'I've spent a small fortune on my dogs, but a £700 insurance bill is hard to stomach'

A 60% price hike from my pet insurer has prompted me to rethink how I protect against a hefty vet bill

Lloyds launches £5,000 deposit mortgage – should first-time buyers consider it?

13 May 2026

What's happening to house prices?

11 May 2026

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Why inheritance tax changes could open the door to pension scammers

11 May 2026

Inheritance tax

'How much money can I pass on without paying inheritance tax?'

11 May 2026

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Health

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I'm an iron supplement expert – here are 5 things I'd never do

I've learned some important lessons from reviewing iron supplements that anyone buying them needs to know

Which? Shorts podcast: how to improve your gut microbiome

13 May 2026

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Can you use an air purifier for hay fever?

08 May 2026

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08 May 2026

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Do you really need to eat 30 plants a week?

08 May 2026

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Appliances

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The tumble dryer 'ban': what does it mean for you?

We explain which type of tumble dryers are affected, why phasing out inefficient models is a good thing, and what it means for consumers

Jamie Darlow, Which? cooking appliances expert

Why I’ll never buy a gas hob again

12 May 2026

Woman in a modern kitchen looking inside a stainless steel refrigerator, with fresh vegetables on the counter.

7 tips to help lower the cost of running your fridge freezer

05 May 2026

A person vacuum cleans a light grey couch, wearing headphones and a brown jumpsuit, in a bright, modern living room.

10 ways to pollen-proof your home

23 Apr 2026

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How to get rid of common stains: the science behind your top tips

23 Apr 2026

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Baby & child

A group of moms with strollers walks along a park path, surrounded by greenery and blooming flowers, enjoying a sunny day.

Revealed: 5 most popular pushchair reviews on Which?

Discover the pushchairs most searched for and sought-after by parents, plus the most common pushchair problems to avoid

A young child in a pink watermelon-patterned swimsuit sits on the sand, while an adult applies sunscreen to their arm.

11 summer safety hazards every parent needs to know about

29 Apr 2026

Kinderkraft Mink Pro 2 failing car seat test

Shocking video footage shows Kinderkraft car seat come loose in crash test

09 Apr 2026

A woman in a denim jacket places a suitcase on a luggage scale while her young child sits in a stroller nearby.

Pushchairs on planes: check these airline restrictions

25 Mar 2026

A three-part photo collage of Fran, the author:

Left: A woman lying in bed resting against a long floral pregnancy pillow.

Centre: The woman stands on the steps of a brick house holding a stroller.

Right: The woman wearing a bright blue "Cookie Monster" hooded robe, holding up a matching small blue fuzzy child's Cookie Monster outfit.

I'm a first-time parent – here's what I'm buying

25 Mar 2026

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Cars

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Car finance mis-selling compensation: what you need to know

Millions of drivers are set to get around £830 each under the Financial Conduct Authority's free redress scheme covering deals from 2007-2024.

Washing a car

7 ways to boost your car's value (plus find out what it's really worth)

29 Apr 2026

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Electric car battery degradation: fact or fiction?

29 Apr 2026

Which? scientific advisor Neal Rimmer standing next to a white Tesla Model 3 on a driveway.

I downgraded to the cheapest Tesla for a week: here's what I missed the most

24 Apr 2026

Man in a red coat looking at a car with a price tag in the window

What happened to cheap and cheerful cars?

15 Apr 2026

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Travel

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How to get a free National Trust pass

Everything you need to know to save on the price of accessing over 500 National Trust properties, from free pass giveaways to membership discounts

Whitby Abbey - visit with a free English Heritage pass

How to get a free pass to English Heritage sites

13 May 2026

Angry hotel guest at reception

Hotel chains overbooking and sending guests away

08 May 2026

UK holidaymakers enjoying an airport lounge. Should you buy an airport lounge membership?

Frequent flyer? Should you buy an airport lounge membership?

07 May 2026

The rise of fake days out on social media (and how to protect yourself)

30 Apr 2026

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Consumer Rights

What is scambaiting? And why you shouldn’t try it yourself

It’s an activity that wastes scammers time, but can also put you at risk

Scam-busting tools to know about

07 May 2026

Which? files legal claim against Apple for competition law breach

06 May 2026

Scam watch: 'I was sent a one-time passcode from my bank'

04 May 2026

Mobile networks must step up to prevent Sim-swap fraud

30 Apr 2026

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