Conversations from: May 2012

The Green Deal must not be a licence to mis-sell

The government’s flagship energy policy – the Green Deal - has been in the news a lot lately. Today we’re telling them that the Deal needs to change to stand a chance of appealing to consumers. Will they rescue it? (more on the Green Deal...)

Payday loans – the quick fix that could spiral out of control

Need some dosh, wonga or moolah? If this doesn’t mean anything to you, you’re probably not one of the 1.2 million Brits who took out a payday loan in the past year. And there are very good reasons why you shouldn’t… (more about payday loans...)

What’s the real cost of an 80mph speed limit?

The increased 80mph motorway speed limit debate has raged here on Which? Conversation. But now the proposition for the 10mph increase has been hit with a new stumbling block… (more about motorway speed limit...)

Roll up, roll up, which Bill would you take to parliament?

The Private Members’ Bill ballot opens today. It’s this process that prompted the ban on under-18s using sunbeds and allowed marriages to take place in registered locations. What will be pulled out this year? (more about Private Members' Bills...)

How light is your lunch? You might be surprised…

How healthy is your sandwich? We've found the answer could depend on where you shop. We want to take your views to the government so it can encourage shops to be clearer about what's in our food. (more on unhealthy sandwiches...)

Justin Tomlinson: Why I was first to adopt the Which? watchdog

Milo, the Which? watchdog, is the face of our campaign for a strong, open and proactive financial regulator. In this guest post, Justin Tomlinson explains why he was the first MP to adopt Milo and what he represents. (more about Watchdog not lapdog...)

Why won’t Apple offer refunds to confused ’4G’ iPad owners?

After pressure from the ASA and consumers, Apple has amended its advertising to remove references to '4G' on its iPad. But why won't it offer refunds to UK consumers, as it has in Australia? (more about the iPad 4G...)

Laundry detergents – does bio make your skin crawl?

Bio versus non-bio is a sensitive subject. Yet, despite studies using thousands of volunteers, it’s still not clear whether bio-washing detergent irritates skin conditions. So why keep our washing machines bio-free? (more about bio vs non-bio...)

Co-operative Energy: what The Big Switch means to us

This week we announced the results of The Big Switch - Co-operative Energy won with the cheapest tariff on the day of the auction. In this guest post, Nigel Mason of Co-operative Energy explains what it means to them. (more on Co-op Energy...)

Letter to the justice secretary – clean up claims companies

We've written to justice secretary Kenneth Clarke. We’re challenging the government to tackle the claims handling industry – the companies who act on your behalf to manage claims such as PPI mis-selling. (more about our letter to Ken Clarke...)

Alcohol score: Scotland 50p – England/Wales 40p

Scottish ministers have proposed a minimum 50p per alcohol unit. A bottle of wine would set you back at least £4.69 and four cans of Tesco strong dry cider would rise from £1.80 to £4.67. Will this rein in alcohol abuse? (more about minimum alcohol pricing...)

Is it more expensive to be single?

Last weekend I did a weekly shop for one, expecting the bill to be much cheaper than my usual two-man shop. In fact, it was hardly cheaper at all. It left me wondering whether it’s more expensive to buy for one? (more about shopping for singles...)

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