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Here's why you don't need to spend £150 on a hot chocolate maker

Hotel Chocolat have released a new Velvetiser just in time for Christmas – but it comes with an eye-watering price tag

04 Nov 2025

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10 ways to cut the cost of tumble drying

We reveal how to get more for less from your old tumble dryer and how to pick a new dryer that's cheap to buy and run

28 Oct 2025

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10 Nov 2025

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Best Black Friday Lego deals 2025

10 Nov 2025

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10 Nov 2025

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Technology

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8 useful smartphone hacks you should try right away – according to Which? experts

Simply making some small changes to the way you use your iOS or Android phone can make a big difference

07 Nov 2025

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10 Nov 2025

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Best Xbox Black Friday deals 2025

10 Nov 2025

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Best PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals 2025

10 Nov 2025

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Money

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Rodent damage claims rise – will your insurance cover you this winter?

The average claim in 2024 was for £2,494, according to Aviva’s data

31 Oct 2025

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Best bank account switching deals November 2025

10 Nov 2025

How much would an income tax rise cost you?

10 Nov 2025

Autumn Budget 2025: when it is and what will it contain?

10 Nov 2025

What's happening to the base rate?

10 Nov 2025

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Appliances

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Air fryer recipe fails: what causes them and how to fix them

Are your chips undercooked on the bottom but burnt on top? Is your chicken too dry? Avoid annoying air fryer mistakes with our expert tips

28 Oct 2025

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28 Oct 2025

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How to wash winter coats

28 Oct 2025

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6 ways to save money when washing your clothes

23 Oct 2025

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8 small fridge freezers, plus models for tricky spaces

22 Oct 2025

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Baby & child

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Joie car seats - how do they compare?

Find out how baby and child car seats from Joie measure up in terms of price, features and its range of sizes

29 Oct 2025

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The baby products the parents at Which? couldn't live without

03 Nov 2025

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Second-hand baby products: what's safe and what's not?

31 Oct 2025

Toy trend predictions for Christmas 2025

31 Oct 2025

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Is it worth investing in a Bugaboo pushchair?

29 Oct 2025

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Cars

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Is your car covered for flood damage?

October had the highest number of flood-related car insurance claims last year

08 Nov 2025

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Dacia Bigster vs Kia Sportage facelift: who wins the battle of the new hybrid SUVs?

24 Oct 2025

Which? reveals the UK’s best value new cars: two EVs make the list

24 Oct 2025

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Car breakdown loyalty tax: are you overpaying for cover?

24 Oct 2025

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Is winter taking its toll on your car?

22 Oct 2025

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Travel

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9 underrated European cities

From Spain to Montenegro, Poland to Slovenia

31 Oct 2025

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Best Black Friday suitcase and cabin bag deals 2025

10 Nov 2025

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The best Christmas markets in the UK

05 Nov 2025

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Eurostar flash sale

04 Nov 2025

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Ryanair bans paper boarding passes

30 Oct 2025

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Consumer Rights

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How crypto investment scammers peddle celebrity deepfakes online with ease

Doctored videos and fake BBC news stories are just some of the tactics investment scammers are spreading through rogue online advertising

30 Oct 2025

Health

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Best cooking oils: How to choose, and the truth about seed and algae oils

Is picking the right plant oil for culinary creations crucial for good health? Nutrition experts spill the beans...

06 Nov 2025

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Rodent damage claims rise – will your insurance cover you this winter?

Best bank account switching deals November 2025

How much would an income tax rise cost you?

Autumn Budget 2025: when it is and what will it contain?

What's happening to the base rate?

Appliances

Air fryer recipe fails: what causes them and how to fix them

10 ways to cut the cost of tumble drying

How to wash winter coats

6 ways to save money when washing your clothes

8 small fridge freezers, plus models for tricky spaces

Baby & child

Joie car seats - how do they compare?

The baby products the parents at Which? couldn't live without

Second-hand baby products: what's safe and what's not?

Toy trend predictions for Christmas 2025

Is it worth investing in a Bugaboo pushchair?

Cars

Is your car covered for flood damage?

Dacia Bigster vs Kia Sportage facelift: who wins the battle of the new hybrid SUVs?

Which? reveals the UK’s best value new cars: two EVs make the list

Car breakdown loyalty tax: are you overpaying for cover?

Is winter taking its toll on your car?

Travel

9 underrated European cities

Best Black Friday suitcase and cabin bag deals 2025

The best Christmas markets in the UK

Eurostar flash sale

Ryanair bans paper boarding passes

Consumer Rights

How crypto investment scammers peddle celebrity deepfakes online with ease

Why the home and travel insurance industries need to change

Scam alert: fraudsters impersonate Lidl in a series of fake ads

Scam alert: Which? logo used for fake hearing aid adverts

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Health

Best cooking oils: How to choose, and the truth about seed and algae oils

From chilblains to dry skin remedies - the products that Which? experts rely on through autumn

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Are herbal supplements safe for you to take?

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