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In our final episode, we take a look at the many ways you can use apps to help you save money as you spend. Find out more, read The best budgeting apps of 2025 and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we’re reveal the results of our our in-depth customer reviews and behind-the-scenes analysis to find the energy suppliers that put you first. Read our reviews of the best and worst energy providers & sign up for our Sustainability newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we’re exploring why trading standards isn't fit for purpose, and how that directly impacts you. Read more about our investigation & sign up for our free Weekly Scoop newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

In this episode, we take a look at the most common banking security threats and what you can do to protect yourself from scammers preying on your information. Find out more, read How safe is online banking and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter & our free Scam alert newsletter

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're asking whether or not you need to use the AI features that are becoming ever more common in your mobile and laptop. Read about one of the biggest AI tools, ChatGPT & sign up for our free monthly Tech newsletter . To read more from Which? Tech magazine, become a member of Which? Tech . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're heading into our archives to bring you an episode we originally released in September 2024. We look at the differences between Apple and Android operating systems, and try to help you work out which one is best for you. Read about the best smartphones to buy in 2025 & sign up for our free monthly Tech newsletter . To read more from the Which? Tech magazine, become a member of Which? Tech . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

This week we're looking at the impact of the government's 'freedom and choice' rules a decade on and the options available to access your pension now. Find out more, read Annuities vs pension drawdown: which option is right for you? and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter .

Last week we released the Which? Cars podcast, where we sat down with our motoring experts to find out what they learned writing the 2025 Which? Car Guide. From revealing the data that shows new cars are spending more time off the road than old ones, to demystify the world of car finance, we've got you covered. We also answer some of your burning questions. Today, you can hear a teaser of what we got up to. You can listen to the full episode here - or become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price . Read the latest news from the cars team & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly . Read about the most and least loved cars for 2025 & use our car reliability tool to check the reliability of your car .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we reveal the results of our customer survey which aimed to find the UK's most and least loved cars. Read more about our survey results & sign up for our free monthly Cars newsletter . Use our car reliability tool & read all of our car reviews . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price & listen to the Which? Cars podcast .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we warn you about the scams we think are going to be big in 2025, and give you the best advice on how to keep you, your money, and your data safe. Read more about scams you need to avoid & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price .

This week we're looking at how setting up a trust could save your family money on a future inheritance tax bill. Find out more, read Ways to Avoid Inheritance Tax and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, our Travel team share their insider tips on how to save big on your 2025 holiday. Whether it's a package holiday, a cruise, flights, or a just a hotel, we have the best advice to help you get the best deal. Find out the mistakes to avoid when booking a holiday & sign up for our free monthly Deals newsletter . Click here to join Which? Travel . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we show how online marketplaces like Vinted and eBay can help you earn money from your post-Christmas clear-out. Read about how to avoid scams on online marketplaces & sign up for our free monthly Deals newsletter . Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price .

As January is the time for organisation, in this episode we take a look at some of the services that offer to do that for you, particularly those specialising in later-life advice. Find out more, read Could a professional 'life admin' service make your life easier and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how to get your hands on a handheld thermal imaging camera, and why they're a useful tool to find out how to reduce your energy bills. Read more about using a thermal camera & sign up for our free monthly Sustainability newsletter . Try our free home energy planning service & look for a surveyor we recommend on Trusted Traders . Join Which? Tech for 25% off the usual price - offer ends 8 January 2025. Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we have a little-known hack to share with you that might help you get an extra inch or two of legroom on your next flight. Read more about this hack & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter . Join Which? Travel for 25% off the usual price - offer ends 8 January 2025. Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price .

In this episode, we investigate the purchase scams rife on online marketplaces and look at how you can avoid falling victim to them. Find out more, read Online marketplaces: what you need to know before you buy and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter & our free Scam alert newsletter

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we share examples of online deliveries that have gone wrong for our members, plus tell you what your rights are if you're expecting a parcel and something goes wrong. Use our free tool to start writing a complaint & sign up for our Deals newsletter, it's free monthly . To read more from the Which? magazine, become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price .

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we share with you our independent research into Black Friday, and reveal how many of the prices might have been cheaper at other times during the year. Read a list of the best genuine Black Friday deals we've found & sign up for our Deals newsletter, it's free monthly . To read more from the Which? magazine, become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price .