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Choosy about children’s Easter eggs

by , Conversation Editor Consumer Rights 31 March 2013
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Easter eggs with bunny ears

There are dozens of children’s Easter eggs to choose from, but not many of them fit my criteria for a really good egg. What’s the nicest chocolate egg for kids and how much did you spend? (more about children's Easter eggs...)

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Souvenirs for pets – give the dog a holiday bone!

by , Travel Editor Transport & Travel 30 March 2013
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A dog with sunglasses and a suitcase

Shhh, don’t tell my dog! According to new research, one in 10 Brits buy their pets a holiday gift and I'm not one of them. Would you buy a holiday pressie for your pooch? (more about souvenirs for dogs...)

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Products are getting smaller while shopping bills get bigger

by , Senior Home Researcher Consumer Rights 21 March 2013
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Mini cupcake

We have discovered yet more household products that have shrunk, while the price has stayed the same or even increased. Are any of your favourite products shrinking? (more about shrinking products...)

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Garden centres, stop selling unseasonable plants

by , Gardening Deputy Editor Energy & Home 19 March 2013
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Agapanthus flowers

If the recent gloomy weather eventually brightens up, you might be heading to your local garden centre for some additions to your garden. But do you know your agapanthus from your elbow? (more about unseasonal plants in garden centres...)

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How could George Osborne’s Budget help you?

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 18 March 2013
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George Osbourne budget brief case

With the Budget looming closer, our research reveals that the average household has slashed over £12,000 from their spending since the financial crisis. Will the Budget bring relief to struggling Brits? (more about the Budget...)

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Have you ever haggled for a better broadband deal?

by , Senior Money Researcher Technology 18 March 2013
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A woman using a phone and laptop

If you do one thing today, pick up the phone and call your broadband provider. Our latest investigation has shown it’s definitely worth getting in touch if you want a better deal. (more about broadband haggling...)

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The inconvenience of convenience store medicines

by , Which? Magazine Deputy Editor Consumer Rights 18 March 2013
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A pile of pink pills

There’s a big price difference between branded and own-label medicines like paracetamol, but some smaller stores only stock expensive tablets. Does searching for good value medicine give you a headache? (more about convenience store medicines...)

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Complain for change: Brits lose out on £1.2bn

by , Consumer Rights Producer Consumer Rights 14 March 2013
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Unreturned goods

£1.2bn has been lost by Britain’s shoppers in the last year by not exercising their rights to return goods. That’s a difficult figure to digest. Here’s why brushing up on your rights could save you bundles. (more about consumer rights...)

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Tesco’s Price Promise – one promise to rule them all?

by , Policy Intern Money 12 March 2013
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Tesco store

Tesco’s new Price Promise automatically compares prices with its rivals, instantly giving you a coupon if your basket would’ve been cheaper elsewhere. Will it really help ease the strain on your supermarket shop? (more about Tesco's Price Promise...)

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What do mums really want for Mother’s Day?

by , Conversation Editor Energy & Home 10 March 2013
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A home made Mother's Day card

Mums are amazing and deserve to have a special day for their children to show their appreciation. I asked some of the mums working at Which? what would make their Mother’s Day perfect. (more about the perfect Mother's Day...)

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Which apps make you ‘appy?

by , Senior Technology Researcher Technology 8 March 2013
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A wall of different smartphone app icons

When you buy your first smartphone or tablet computer, it can be hard to choose the best apps from the hundreds of thousands that are on offer. With the options growing every day, what are your ‘must have’ apps? (more about the best apps...)

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Giving a gift voucher – cop-out or considerate?

by , Consumer Rights Producer Consumer Rights 21 February 2013
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Coloured envelopes

Unfortunately it’s become a bit of a high street trend for shops to go bust, often refusing to honour customers’ gift vouchers along the way. With a lack of rights surrounding them, are gift vouchers still a worthy gift? (more on giving gift vouchers...)

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