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Best deals in the September sales

Our experts trawl through the sales to find the very best deals on tech and appliances. These are our top picks for September

01 Sept 2026

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Home & garden

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Dishwasher vs handwashing: which is the most efficient method?

Which? tests show even the least efficient dishwasher uses a fraction of the water compared to washing by hand. If you’ve got lots of dishes, they’re more energy efficient too.

01 Sept 2026

8 hand-picked home bargains our experts love

01 Sep 2026

Best dehumidifier deals 2026

01 Sep 2026

Why your next barbecue should be electric

28 Aug 2026

Don't waste your money on this overrated backpack – buy one of these instead

28 Aug 2026

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Technology

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The MacBook Neo now costs £699 – what are cheaper rival laptops?

We reveal the Windows laptops that offer more bang for your buck

30 Aug 2026

Ditch the algorithms and curate your own social media feed

31 Aug 2026

Free smartphone apps Which? experts can't live without

28 Aug 2026

Fitbit Air review: is this screenless tracker worth the money?

28 Aug 2026

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Best deals on tech: Summer’s nearly over – but the deals are hotting up

27 Aug 2026

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Money

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'Am I old enough to avoid the new cash Isa limit?'

Every week we help you with your money problems

31 Aug 2026

Have you won a premium bond prize in September 2026?

01 Sep 2026

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35 birthday freebies and discounts

30 Aug 2026

6 things to know about mortgage fees

29 Aug 2026

Autumn Budget 2026: when is it and what will it contain?

28 Aug 2026

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Health

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Heatwave medication mistakes: a GP explains what to avoid

Hot weather can affect how certain medicines work and how your body handles the heat. Here are the extra precautions to take when a heatwave strikes

24 Aug 2026

Vitamin D: five things I've learned as a supplements expert

27 Aug 2026

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Don't Buy mosquito repellents that last less than three minutes

25 Aug 2026

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Weight loss pills are here – what you need to know

24 Aug 2026

The healthier butters and spreads

12 Aug 2026

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Appliances

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7 simple kitchen gadgets for hassle-free cooking – revealed by Which? tests

From fuss-free air fryers to simple soup makers, discover the kitchen gadgets our experts recommend for quicker, easier cooking

26 Aug 2026

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Baby & child

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Maxi-Cosi car seats - how do they compare?

Find out how child car seats from Maxi-Cosi measure up on prices, features and the range of sizes

14 Aug 2026

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Cars

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How to wash your car without a hose or pressure washer

Does your area have a hosepipe ban? We tested car shampoos and learned how to get your paintwork gleaming with just a bucket (or two)

27 Aug 2026

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Travel

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The UK's best hidden beaches

Avoid being shoulder to shoulder this bank holiday with these six under-rated seaside spots

27 Aug 2026

Consumer Rights

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The latest scam alerts from Which?

The scams you need to know about this month, including O2 cold calls and a scam Aldi website.

01 Sept 2026

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Home & garden

Dishwasher vs handwashing: which is the most efficient method?

8 hand-picked home bargains our experts love

Best dehumidifier deals 2026

Why your next barbecue should be electric

Don't waste your money on this overrated backpack – buy one of these instead

Technology

The MacBook Neo now costs £699 – what are cheaper rival laptops?

Ditch the algorithms and curate your own social media feed

Free smartphone apps Which? experts can't live without

Fitbit Air review: is this screenless tracker worth the money?

Best deals on tech: Summer’s nearly over – but the deals are hotting up

Money

'Am I old enough to avoid the new cash Isa limit?'

Have you won a premium bond prize in September 2026?

35 birthday freebies and discounts

6 things to know about mortgage fees

Autumn Budget 2026: when is it and what will it contain?

Health

Heatwave medication mistakes: a GP explains what to avoid

Vitamin D: five things I've learned as a supplements expert

Don't Buy mosquito repellents that last less than three minutes

Weight loss pills are here – what you need to know

The healthier butters and spreads

Appliances

7 simple kitchen gadgets for hassle-free cooking – revealed by Which? tests

Are Dyson products worth buying? Vacuum cleaners, fans and more compared

How to get soft, fluffy towels

7 foods you should think twice about before reheating in the microwave

How to make your appliances last longer

Baby & child

Maxi-Cosi car seats - how do they compare?

How to check if a second-hand pushchair is safe

Does your child escape from their car seat? Here are 5 tips to handle it

11 summer safety hazards every parent needs to know about

9 things that can go wrong when flying with a baby and how to avoid them

Cars

How to wash your car without a hose or pressure washer

What I learnt driving an electric car 1,500 miles across Europe

Opinion: can we learn from Canada's approach to road safety?

Why Chinese car brand Skywell's UK exit is a warning for everyone

Which? slams Toyota and Lexus for battery faults that left people locked in cars and owners out of pocket

Travel

The UK's best hidden beaches

6 top waterproof jacket brands with summer sales

What British travellers need to know about EES and Etias for upcoming holidays

The Night Riviera sleeper train reviewed

We deliberately left phones and wallets behind in UK hotel rooms

Consumer Rights

The latest scam alerts from Which?

Scamwatch: 'Has my Apple Pay been suspended?'

Which? warns of sneaky adverts leading to 'scamscriptions'

'A TikTok Shop fraudster hacked my Amazon account and spent £1,400'

How to avoid scams when booking last-minute holidays