The Which? Money Podcast
Why your council tax bill is rising so high + tips on how to reduce it
In England, council tax bills have just risen by an average of 5%. In Scotland and Wales, it’s likely to have increased even more. In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? finance expert Matthew Jenkin, and Marcus Johns, senior research fellow at the Institute For Public Policy Research to discuss why bills have risen so much, and explain your options if you’re looking at reducing your costs. Read more about this year's council tax increases sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter . Click here to send us an email Get 25% off a Which? Money membership - offer ends 13th April 2025 Get 50% off a Which? membership
3 kwi 2025 - 33 min 45 sek
Have you bought a dangerous product without realising?
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the dangers around shopping for goods on online marketplaces, plus explaining the steps you should take to keep yourself safe. Read more about our investigations sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
1 kwi 2025 - 12 min 16 sek
Why you could be forced to buy a new laptop
Did you know that you could be forced into buying a new laptop this year? It's all because Microsoft is removing all security support for Windows 10 in October. In this podcast, exclusively available to our Which? members, we sit down with Which? Tech Editor Lisa Barber, and our resident laptops expert Oliver Trebilcock to find out what this means for you and what you can do if you're set to be impacted. This is just a short snippet of the full episode. To listen in full, click here. Click here to become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price . Get 25% off a Which? Tech Support membership - offer ends 13th April 2025. Find out if you're going to be impacted Check if your current machine is compatible with Windows 11
31 mar 2025 - 14 min 53 sek
Are EVs actually bad for the environment?
EVs are bad for the environment. Their batteries degrade too quickly. And there’s nowhere to charge them. Today, we debunk the biggest myths about electric vehicles. James Rowe is joined by Which? Cars Editor Will Stapley, and writers Michael Passingham and Dino Buratti to answer questions from Which? members to help give you a better idea about the reality of owning an electric vehicle. Find out what happens when an EV goes wrong Read our reviews of the best car insurance companies for 2025 Should I buy an electric car? Read the pros and cons of EVs in 2025 Sign up for our free monthly Cars newsletter Get 50% off a Which? membership
28 mar 2025 - 33 min 12 sek
How the Spring Statement will impact your finances
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves took to her feet on Wednesday to update the country on the state of the economy. But how many of her announcements are going to impact your directly? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? finance expert Matthew Jenkin, and Susannah Streeter, Head of Money and Markets at Hargreaves Lansdown to analyse what the Chancellor's announcements could mean for the money in your pocket. Read more about what we learned from the Spring Statement sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter . Click here to send us an email . Get 25% off a Which? Money membership - offer ends 13th April 2025 . Get 50% off a Which? membership.
26 mar 2025 - 30 min 11 sek
The best and worst supermarkets according to you
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we've done a sweep of the shelves to find out which are the best and worst supermarkets - according to you. Read more about the best and worst supermarkets sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
25 mar 2025 - 10 min 16 sek
Is your Isa allowance going to be cut by 80%?
Isa season is upon us once more. But rumours have been swirling suggesting that your allowance could be cut from £20,000 per year, down to just £4,000. In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross, and Sarah Coles, Head of Personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown to discuss how you can best maximise your allowance, and what to consider when choosing a stocks and shares Isa. Read the 7 biggest Isa myths sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter . Click here to send us an email . Get 25% off a Which? Money membership - offer ends 13th April 2025 . Get 50% off a Which? membership.
20 mar 2025 - 31 min 52 sek
What happens when your electric car goes wrong?
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the results from our EV reliability data. We examine the most common faults, problems you might face when it comes to repairs, and how much they might cost. Find out the truth about electric car battery degradation sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly . Click here if you need to use our free complaints tool . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
18 mar 2025 - 09 min 04 sek
How to make your food shop go further
Food prices are on the up… again. So what can you do to beat the supermarkets, minimise waste and keep your costs down? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Supermarkets expert Ellie Simmonds who reveals the results of our monthly cheapest supermarkets survey, plus Kate Hall, otherwise known as The Full Freezer shares her tips on how to make your food go further. Read our reviews of the best and worst supermarkets sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter . Listen to our episode on supermarket loyalty pricing . Click here to send us an email . Become a Which? Money member . Get 50% off a Which? membership.
13 mar 2025 - 29 min 53 sek
Are you taking the wrong painkillers?
On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're looking at whether or not you're taking the right medicine for the job. We tell you how to get the most out of pain relief and when you should actually pay a bit more. Find out what are the best painkillers sign up for our Food Health newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price
11 mar 2025 - 10 min 03 sek