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Simple ways to help with five household chores you hate

Master the art of conquering the most tedious household tasks with these surprisingly simple tips

Latest news

Asda was the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries in July
11 Aug 2026
Best Buys for beautiful teeth: 8 products that soared through our tests
11 Aug 2026
More people are living to 100: will your pension savings last?
11 Aug 2026
Which? slams Toyota and Lexus for battery faults that left people locked in cars and owners out of pocket
11 Aug 2026
Where to really avoid the crowds on the Med
10 Aug 2026

Home & garden

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Common mistakes to avoid when using a hedge trimmer

Here's what to watch out for if you want to keep your hedges thriving and your hedge trimmer in top shape

Things we love for less than 10

10 things we love – for less than £10

10 Aug 2026

Recent product recalls

The latest product recalls and safety alerts from Which?

10 Aug 2026

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Heatwave myths: Which?'s expert scientists reveal what really works (and what doesn't)

07 Aug 2026

Struggling to sleep

Struggle to sleep in a heatwave? Here are 8 products that could help, handpicked by our expert

07 Aug 2026

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Technology

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How to stop scam pop-ups on Windows – according to a Which? tech expert

Scammers desperate to make a quick profit are tricking unsuspecting users into calling fake support numbers

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Can satellite mobile data fix my phone signal?

05 Aug 2026

Why you need to upgrade from Windows 10

05 Aug 2026

Best Samsung deals 2026

03 Aug 2026

Best Apple deals 2026

03 Aug 2026

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Money

The most popular bank to switch to – and what to know before moving

The Current Account Switch Service has completed 1.2m switches in the past 12 months

Results day 2026: free food and drink deals for A-level students

10 Aug 2026

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

10 Aug 2026

How government cost of living measures can help you

10 Aug 2026

Want cheaper car insurance? Be prepared to haggle

10 Aug 2026

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Health

Drinking water

How much water do you need a day? And 5 products to help you drink more

Struggling to stay hydrated? From simple tips to clever kit, we explain how much water you really need – and the products that can make drinking more feel effortless

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

10 Aug 2026

High Strength omega 3 supplements

Is your 'high-strength' omega 3 supplement a rip-off?

06 Aug 2026

hydrating foods such as watermelon and peaches

6 quick and healthy summertime meal ideas for hot weather

31 Jul 2026

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7 health products our experts tested and now use every day

24 Jul 2026

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Appliances

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Summer laundry hacks for fresher, brighter clothes

Here's how to whizz through the washing without falling victim to sun fade, crispy clothes, pollen bombs or other heatwave hazards

Pod coffee machines

We’ve just tested our highest scoring coffee machine

04 Aug 2026

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How to organise your fridge before a BBQ party

28 Jul 2026

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7 easy ways to get fresh-smelling laundry

27 Jul 2026

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

09 Jul 2026

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Baby & child

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11 summer safety hazards every parent needs to know about

Follow our advice to help minimise risks to your baby or child whether at home or further afield

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

04 Aug 2026

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Popular running buggies, plus 3 things you should never do with one

31 Jul 2026

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'Look before you lock': why leaving your child in the car in warm weather can be fatal

31 Jul 2026

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How to find the best-value school shoes

30 Jul 2026

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See all Baby & child news

Cars

Want cheaper car insurance? Be prepared to haggle

Which? research reveals high success rates among customers who negotiate with their insurer

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Opinion: the one tech feature I really don't want on my next car

24 Jul 2026

A person in a blue shirt and gloves wipes the headlight of a black car with a yellow cloth.

Does WD-40 remove car scratches? And nine other things we learned testing car scratch removers

22 Jul 2026

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Honda Super-N: compact EV with dose of Jazz magic

16 Jul 2026

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Which? member exclusive: top cars for value

13 Jul 2026

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Travel

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Heritage Open Days: free entry to UK tourist attractions in September

Visit historic houses, museums and galleries nationwide for free

I’ve never been fined for oversized hand baggage. Here’s what I do at the gate as a travel expert

06 Aug 2026

Passengers collecting their belongings from the scanner at airport security

Stop paying for security fast track: here are the UK and European airports where you can skip the security queues for free

06 Aug 2026

Hampton Court Palace

Save on visits to more than 3,000 of the UK's most spectacular gardens

31 Jul 2026

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EasyJet admits hand luggage sizer at one of UK’s biggest airports was too small

31 Jul 2026

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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.

Which? warns of sneaky adverts leading to 'scamscriptions'

06 Aug 2026

How to avoid scams when booking last-minute holidays

01 Aug 2026

Heatwave scams: watch out for dodgy air-conditioner offers

30 Jul 2026

Five text message scams to watch out for

30 Jul 2026

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