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Smart Export Guarantee explained
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1601+ words) With over 10 years" experience writing about consumer affairs, Sarah leads on energy content at Which? , helping customers navigate the market and exposing poor practice. The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed scheme that means you can get paid for…...
Should you trust a challenger bank with your savings?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1060+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. A wave of 5% instant-access savings deals has arrived, but many of the best rates come from digital banks and app-based providers rather than familiar high street names." Chip, Revolut,…...
Is there such thing as a 'safe' investment?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1002+ words) Megan is a senior researcher and writer at Which? , with a background in data analysis and stats in the public and charity sectors. From uncertainty over the war in Iran to fears of an AI bubble, there's a lot to…...
Average credit card interest hits record high: are you paying more than you should?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1364+ words) Josh is an award-nominated journalist with nearly a decade of experience, including writing for national newspapers. A data whizz, he specialises in covering personal finance and investing. Using a credit card has become far more expensive in recent years, with…...
Millions of UK households skipping meals as confidence in the economy plummets, Which? warns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (791+ words) Buy a gift membership Which? s latest Consumer Insight Tracker shows that households across the country are having to take more and more drastic measures to mitigate rising costs." In the month to 10 April, Which? found consumer confidence fell to…...
Spring Statement and the Middle East crisis: what they mean for your finances
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1046+ words) Get 30% off gift memberships Having 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. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement this week…...
Should you use a broker to get a mortgage?
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1211+ 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. Six in 10 people who took out a mortgage in the past five years…...
Could these savings terms be costing you money?
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (1721+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. With so many financial terms to get to grips with, opening a savings account can initially feel like learning a new language. But understanding the technical lingo is critical…...
Kitchen price inflation is easing - Which?
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (633+ words) Hannah has almost three years of experience overseeing surveys, product testing and investigations around home improvements and pet care. The cost of a kitchen renovation has increased significantly since 2019. Combined with ever-increasing house prices, it's left a number of homeowners…...
4 mortgage and property predictions for 2026 - Which?
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (933+ 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. With four base rate cuts, changes to stamp duty and lenders allowing consumers…...