Which?

This week we’re assessing what the appointment of Liz Truss could mean for rocketing energy bills and your money.

After promising help was coming during her campaign to become Conservative leader, the new PM has announced a series of support measures aimed at helping ease the financial stress millions are feeling. But what will they mean for you?

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We hear why Which? is calling on supermarkets to make pricing clearer with shoppers struggling to find the best value products.

Our investigation found poor labelling and confusing language could result in you spending hundreds more each year.

Read more about our findings and watch Lucia challenging shoppers to find the best deals or sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

The new university year is just weeks away, and whether you’re a new or current student, parent, or guardian, we have everything you need to know to help keep your money on track.

We also give advice on student loan payment plans, the best place to find student offers, and how to budget once you arrive on campus.

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What would you do if you were told you could get something for free, rather than paying for it? 

In this episode Ian Aikman meets repeat competition winners to learn their secrets to success, and how ‘comping’ is helping them combat the rising cost of living. 

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With an ageing population, it’s taking longer and longer for people to receive inheritance, so some parents are choosing to give financial help to their children before they die, instead of leaving money in their will. 

In this episode, we discuss the different ways you can give and receive a ‘living legacy’, including mortgage deposits, cash gifts and childhood pensions – and the tax rules to be aware of.

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The average cost of a wedding in 2021 was £17,300 - but the cost doesn’t just fall on the couples, with a quarter of guests reporting they can’t afford to go to the weddings they’re invited to. 

So this week we’ll be discussing how to cut the cost of weddings, whether it’s one you’re planning or attending as a guest. 

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With the summer holidays approaching we take a look at why some parents are being priced out of returning to work because of skyrocketing costs.

We hear from parents who can’t afford to get back to full-time employment, as well as giving tips and advice on how to save money during the holidays.

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As is always the case, in times of crisis scammers look to capitalise. This week on the podcast we shine a light on the scams currently doing the rounds to make sure you or your loved ones don’t fall victim.

We’ll also offer useful advice on how to report this criminal behaviour, and what to look out for.

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After two years of lockdowns, stay and home orders and border closures, the travel industry is open again and we can finally get back to enjoying trips abroad. Why then are we facing chaotic scenes at airports, mass cancellations, and customers being denied compensation that’s rightfully theirs?

In this Which? Investigation we’ll go to the heart of the issues currently impacting the sector. We’ll hear customers, industry experts, as well as getting the view from those representing some of the UK’s largest tour operators. With summer holidays on the horizon, host Grace Forell ask is now time to panic? What needs to be done to solve the problem? Or are things nowhere near as bad as they seem?

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The summer holiday getaway is edging ever closer, so with Covid still around and delays and cancellations making the headlines, it’s all the more important to make sure you’re covered.

In this episode we run through our recent research and unveil the insurers we think offer the best protection.

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