Conversations from: March 2012

Bring on hefty fines for rush hour roadworks

Wouldn’t it be better if roadworks were only carried out at night? Well, Transport for London (TfL) will soon be allowed to charge utility companies a hefty fee for digging up London’s roads during rush hour. (more about overnight roadworks...)

Cracking the Easter egg-cess packaging problem

Excess packaging is a bugbear for many of you – so, to avoid mountains of plastic this Easter, you’ll need to be choosy about which chocolate eggs you buy. That’s if you’re actually worried about egg-cess packaging? (more about Easter egg packaging...)

Train companies failing passengers – what if we could choose?

Every year Which? asks how satisfied people are with banks, energy companies, shops, airlines – the list goes on. But we’ve never asked about train companies - until now. (more about train passenger satisfaction...)

Budget 2012 winners and losers – what’s your verdict?

So, how was it for you? According to the opinion poll we carried out straight after the Budget, most were unimpressed. Six in ten felt the Budget would make no difference or would be worse for their family. (more about the Budget...)

What would you give up for the net? Chocolate, coffee… sex?

Things may be looking gloomy for the economy, but internet business is booming in the UK. In fact, the web is so important to us that many would be willing to give up some interesting things just to keep a connection. (more about the internet sacrifices...)

Credit reference agencies, why’s my credit report so out of date?

I’m angry at the failure of Equifax and Callcredit to update my credit report in good time. Now they’re at risk of damaging my reputation, my pride and my wallet. Are you frustrated with having to leap over credit hurdles? (more about credit report failures...)

Buying weedkillers shouldn’t be a game of spot the difference

Are you buying more garden chemicals than you actually need? We’ve found some weed and bug killers that claim to be for different purposes, but are actually identical in all but name. (more about weedkiller labelling...)

Has an advert ever made you rich? Didn’t think so…

Has the presenter on the telly promised you you'll be rich, or guaranteed you a premium offer which isn't actually available to you? Our prognosis - financial advertitis, where ads promise more than they deliver. (more about financial adverts...)

Chancellor, how can we save when we’re spending everyday?

Predictions of an increase in consumer spending might paint a rosy picture of economic recovery, but if that comes at the cost of your savings, we need a Budget that will put money back in people's pockets. (more about a Budget for consumers...)

The high street hard sell – does it put you off?

Previously I'd have been annoyed if a sales adviser recommended a pink laptop just because the recipient was a girl. But when a shop assistant did just that in our latest investigation, I hardly raised an eyebrow. (more about the high street hard sell...)

My wish – wean my son from his trust fund to a Junior Isa

Our son was born on Christmas Day 2010. This brings various logistical issues but a financial dilemma too. It's one that I’m hoping will be rectified by Chancellor George Osborne in his Budget tomorrow. (more about Child Trust Funds...)

Who’s watching you online? Find out with Collusion

It was a bright cold day in April and the clocks were striking thirteen. But the year’s 2012, not 1984, and, as the time flickers on your PC screen, the world’s advertisers are waiting to see which website you’ll visit next. (more about Mozilla's Collusion...)

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