With Black Friday and Christmas on the horizon, industry insider Luke Carthy joins us to share his tips to help you secure a better bargain.  

In this episode we learn tricks that could help you change the way shop forever and some handy hints that could save you plenty of cash.

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An example of the email hack mentioned by Luke: [email protected] becomes [email protected]

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This week we join Which? Travel writer Jo Rhodes as she heads to South Africa for an unforgettable adventure.

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Amid a record number of complaints, we hear from people struggling to accept the decisions made by their insurers, with many refusing to pay-out when a claim is made.

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Should you write-off all ultra-processed food as unhealthy and leave it at that? Some are linked to poor health, but we've found that the range of foods is broad and that some do have a place in a healthy diet.

In this episode we hear about the foods you can eat - in moderation - and the healthy swaps you can make as part of your daily routine.

We head into a futuristic world of virtual reality, asking if this technology will ever become part of the mainstream and whether we need to prepare for what happens next.

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This week Which? experts are appearing across BBC TV & Radio to give advice as part of the BBC's 'Be Scam Safe' campaign. To mark the occasion we're giving you the chance to hear a previous episode from our Get Answers series, giving advice on how best to spot fraudulent activity and the best things to do to protect yourself from falling victim.

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This week we head to often unheard of and undiscovered islands off the south coast of France, enjoying sea, sun, and solace.

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We learn more about the ongoing rise in identify fraud, how the impact of a single crime can last a lifetime, and discuss the best ways you can protect yourself from falling victim.

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We hear about the price you pay for visiting your favourite supermarket, and the inflated prices and data concerns that might come your way as a result of staying loyal.

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This week we're shining a light on exactly how much an airfare has increased by over the last few years, including the ever increasing charges for extras like luggage and legroom.

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