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9 money moves Which? experts say matter most in 2026 - Which?
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (1435+ words) From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi's writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. As 2025 draws to a close, it's a good moment to check the basics that quietly protect your finances." Insurance that no…...
The rising cost of Christmas food and drink revealed
1+ week, 5+ day ago (835+ words) Ellie is an award-winning investigative reporter who has written about retail issues at Which? for more than 12 years. Popular Christmas food and drink have soared in price, with some festive chocolates rising by more than 70%, according to Which? research. Our…...
Will the Chancellor's Budget make you any better off?
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (324+ words) Having previously worked at the BBC and in commercial radio before joining Which?, James produces our always-on podcasts, and oversaw the launch of our member-exclusive podcasts in 2025. Rachel Reeves stepped up to the despatch box at lunchtime on Wednesday to…...
Competition watchdog investigates eight firms for drip pricing and pressure selling
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (623+ words) Ellie is an award-winning investigative reporter who has written about retail issues at Which? for more than 12 years. Hannah Downes covers consumer rights issues for Which?, helping to empower consumers and make their lives fairer Ticket sites, driving schools and…...
Do loyal mortgage customers get better rates?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (936+ words) Sam covers personal finance topics, from the best savings rates to the reasons mortgage lenders say no. He enjoys crunching the numbers to help consumers get ahead. One in five mortgage holders choose their lender because they already have another…...
“It's a struggle to make ends meet”: Consumers battling to cover the cost of everyday essentials, Which? warns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (751+ words) Which?s Consumer Insight Tracker has found that an estimated 14.8 million UK households have had to make financial adjustments to cover the cost of essentials - the highest level seen in 2025 - as the cost of living continues to bite and Christmas…...
Financial wellbeing in October 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (476+ words) You can view more data and articles from our monthly tracker survey on our dedicated Consumer Insight Tracker page. The missed household payments rate of 5.5% is a decrease by 2.2 percentage points from last month. It is the lowest level in…...
Bank of Ireland UK mortgage review and rates
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (898+ words) Sam covers personal finance topics, from the best savings rates to the reasons mortgage lenders say no. He enjoys crunching the numbers to help consumers get ahead. Bank of Ireland UK offers mortgages directly with the provider for borrowers in…...
State pension likely to rise by more than £500 from April
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1022+ words) With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. The state pension could rise by as much as "562 a year from April 2026 if…...
Financial wellbeing in August 2025
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (434+ words) You can view more data and articles from our monthly tracker survey on our dedicated Consumer Insight Tracker page. This month, consumers expressed lower confidence across all three metrics that we measure on our monthly tracker." Following three months of…...