Rocio Concha

Director of Policy and Advocacy, and Chief Economist

Latest articles from Rocio

Policy article

OPINION: Why Which? is pausing the Insurance Brand of the Year award

Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, explains why persistent failures in the insurance sector identified in the organisation’s super-complaint led to the decision to pause its Insurance Brand of the Year award in 2026

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Press statement

Which? responds as Buy Now, Pay Later rules take effect from 15 July

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Policy article

OPINION: Easing the cost of living crisis: how the government can restore consumer confidence

The UK is still reeling from the worst sustained increase in inflation since the 1970s, with the government realising the need to act on the cost of living even before the most recent conflict in the Middle East began

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Policy article

OPINION: Scam ads are a scourge. Here’s how to clamp down on them

For years, Which? has warned readers to be vigilant online. Never click suspicious links. Be wary of cold callers asking for money. Double-check retailers before buying products. Don't trust ‘celebrity-backed’ investment opportunities that seem too good to be true

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Policy article

OPINION: Scam ads are a scourge. Here’s how to clamp down on them

For years, Which? has warned readers to be vigilant online. Never click suspicious links. Be wary of cold callers asking for money. Double-check retailers before buying products. Don't trust ‘celebrity-backed’ investment opportunities that seem too good to be true

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Policy article

OPINION: Why Which? submitted an insurance super-complaint

Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, explains why the consumer watchdog launched an insurance super-complaint in response to persistent failures in claims handling and inadequate regulatory action and argues the system meant to protect customers urgently needs reform

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Policy article

OPINION: The PM must honour his pledge to protect fans from touts

Some of the biggest names in music have come together with groups representing consumers and the industry to call on Sir Keir Starmer to honour his pledge to protect fans from online ticket touts

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Policy article

OPINION: How can we hit back at the ticketing touts?

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Policy article

OPINION: How ticket touts call the tune – and what can be done about it

Ticket scams are costing fans millions. Here's how to avoid becoming the next victim

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Policy article

OPINION: Why Which? is launching a super-complaint over insurance market failings

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Policy article

OPINION: How can Booking.com clean up its act on scams?

A serious question is being asked of Booking.com, a major player in the holiday business - is it doing enough to protect consumers

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Policy article

OPINION: How can the government ensure the digital telecare switchover happens safely?

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Policy article

OPINION: How do we take the fight back to crooks, conmen and cowboy builders?

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Policy article

OPINION: How do we ensure the insurance market works for consumers?

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Policy article

OPINION: How can consumers trust companies’ eco claims?

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Policy article

OPINION: We found other couples at our holiday home in a booking.com scam - what can we do?

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Policy article

OPINION: How do I avoid being ripped off for concert tickets?

Oasis fans may look back in anger, but regulatory intervention offers hope on dodgy ticket pricing practices

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Policy article

OPINION: Bad weather damaged our home, but our claim was rejected. What can we do?

Our house was damaged by bad weather, but our insurer told us its definition of a storm had not been met and rejected our claim

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Policy article

OPINION: My online 'eco plug' turned out to be illegal and unsafe - what can I do?

I bought an ‘energy saving plug’ online - not only did it do nothing of the sort, it turned out to be illegal and potentially unsafe. How can we avoid dangerous products online

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Policy article

OPINION: How do we fight back against the flood of fake goods?

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