Conversations from: July 2012

Nationwide’s double-debit glitch adds to list of banking blunders

Here we go again… Nationwide is the latest financial brand to trip up after it revealed today that a number of its current account customers have been debited twice for some transactions. (more about Nationwide glitches...)

Should all GPs offer extended opening hours?

If like me and Dolly, you work nine to five to make a livin’, how easy is it for you to get an appointment with your GP out of work hours? And I don’t mean emergency appointments, but routine visits like medication reviews. (more about extended hours...)

The price of milk – does everyone win but the farmer?

TV, radio and social media have been alive with the sound of dairy farmers battling to earn a fair milk price. The National Farmers Union's Tom Hind puts forward their case and explains how the fight for milk affects you. (more about milk prices...)

What does your car say about you?

A brand new convertible drives past. The driver has the top down, even though it's quite chilly. They’re wearing sunglasses and the music's blaring. What’s the first sentence you think of to describe the driver? (more about cars and their drivers...)

Could you live without your microwave?

For years microwaves have been seen as the essential kitchen short-cut appliance that will make your life easier. Now as they become even more advanced cooking machines, I want to ask whether we actually need one? (more about microwaves...)

Is it worth paying for private health insurance?

Transport for London was recently criticised for spending over £10m on private health insurance for its staff over the past three years. Given that we all have access to the NHS, is it really worth buying health insurance? (more about private health insurance...)

Renewing your driving licence photo just got harder

Would you drive for half an hour just to renew your driving licence photo? Well, you might have to if you’re set on doing it in person – there are currently 753 DVLA-approved Post Office branches. (more about driving licence renewals...)

Are you contented and carefree or a stoic struggler?

Today sees the launch of the first Which? Quarterly Consumer Report, shedding light on how us Brits are coping in this economic climate. Are you young and carefree or a stoic struggler? (more about our research...)

Does a garlic tablet a day keep mosquitoes away?

As Which? Travel reports on the best inspect repellents, I'm wondering if dedicated products are the only way to keep mosquitoes at bay? From garlic tablets to baby oil, we've heard many alternative repellent tips. (more on mosquito repellent...)

Chuggers – get off my doorstep

It’s one thing side-stepping charity muggers (sorry, chuggers) on the high street, but what do you do when you’re face-to-face with one trying to sign you up on your doorstep? (more about doorstep chuggers...)

We need compulsory personal finance education in schools

We’ve been calling for compulsory personal finance education for a number of years. We want young people to manage their money confidently. And our survey results show it’s needed now more than ever. (more about financial education...)

Why aren’t chip and signature cards easy to get hold of?

The Payments Council is launching a new campaign to promote chip and signature credit and debit cards. At Which? we welcome the campaign, but why are eligible consumers struggling to get chip and signature cards? (more about chip and signature cards...)

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