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Last week, the price you pay for your gas and electricity went down. That’s despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East that caused wholesale prices to skyrocket. But what does the future hold for energy prices in the UK?

In this episode, Which? Principal researcher and energy expert Sarah Ingrams joins us to explain what happened to the price cap that resulted in those on standard variable tariffs to see a reduction in their energy bills.

It wasn’t just those on variable tariffs that saw a fall in the price they pay for gas and electricity this month. Households on fixed tariffs saw their bills fall after government support schemes were adjusted, reducing costs outside of the usual price cap changes.

Plus, Tom Goswell, energy supply lead at Cornwall Insight, the company which predicts price cap changes, gets us up to speed on the Middle East crisis in a week which saw a ceasefire announced.

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You know what a hearing aid is. But hearing aid glasses could be gamechanging for those who need to hear more clearly.

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain what hearing glasses are. They’re a relatively new addition to the market, aimed at offering a more stylish alternative to hearing aids to help those with mild to moderate hearing loss hear and see more clearly, with just one product. But just how effective - and cost-effective - are they?

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For many of us, doing admin on our pensions isn’t exactly the most exciting job in the world, but transferring or combining your pots can come with big advantages. So, for those of us who want to do it, why is the process still so painful?

In this episode, Which? Money’s Ruby Flanagan joins us to share her research into pension transfers, and reveals the reality faced by Which? members trying to navigate the process and make managing their savings for later life easier.

Plus, Lisa Picardo, chief business officer at PensionBee explains why she thinks there should be an industry-standard ten-day timeframe for transfers, rather than relying on decades-old legislation that allows firms to take up to six months.

With pension dashboards set to roll out over the next year or so, more people are expected to locate and review their pension pots, likely leading to a rise in transfer requests. Without faster processes and updated regulation, this could create even longer backlogs, highlighting the urgent need for reform.

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Making a will is something we all ought to do, but there are common mistakes you really need to avoid - and they’re all pretty easy.

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we've spoken to our members to find out their real-life experiences with writing a will to find out which errors are most common, and explain the consequences of not having a watertight document.

Plus, we explain what steps you can take to ensure you will is error-free, whether or not you've made a will already.

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Back in January we brought you a live podcast with our health experts who answered your questions on how to get healthier as you age. We couldn't answer them all, so we've recorded another episode to cover more of your burning health questions.

In this bonus episode of our healthy living podcast, we're joined by our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and the founder of CityDietitians Sophie Medlin who share their expertise on supplements, exercise and the menopause.

Plus, our experts explain whether or not its ever too late to adapt your lifestyle to make you live longer.

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If your estate is large enough when you die, inheritance tax will be due on the money and assets you leave behind for your loved ones, but you can reduce the size of the bill by leaving a slice of your wealth to charity.

In this episode, Which? Money deputy editor Sam Richardson explains how nominating a charity to receive a portion of your estate can achieve three things: reduce your inheritance tax bill, help your family retain more of your wealth, and support a good cause with funds it can put to good use.

Plus, James Buchan from the Which? legal team tells us why it’s important that you have a will and why it should be kept up to date when a big life event happens.

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From 31 March 2026, a major change is being introduced across councils in England to standardise what is accepted in kerbside bin collections.

In this episode, we explain how the Simpler Recycling law is going to change the way you dispose your household recycling waste in England.

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More of us than ever are shopping online. But the regulations that are meant to keep us safe aren't working, putting us at risk from buying dangerous and illegal products through major retailers.

In this episode of Which? Shorts, we report on the rise of online marketplaces run by well-known retailers and highlight the significant failings that are leading to people being harmed by unsafe products.

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Improving the energy efficiency of your home is always top of mind when it's cold outside or you can feel a draft inside. But getting somebody to assess your home's efficiency isn't as thorough as it should be.

In this podcast we're joined by our sustainability specialist Karen Lawrence who explains how when trying to compare the options for homeowners seeking energy advice, she was met with inaccurate reports, incompetent assessors and a system in need of improvement.

Plus, we explain how to make the most of the Which? home energy planning tool to get an idea of what you can do to improve your own home's efficiency.

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With so much uncertainty in the global markets, where's the best place for you to invest? In this week's episode we reveal the providers who are doing more than most to satisfy their customers, and the stocks and shares Isas that offer good value for money.

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