We’re out and about this week, spreading the word about Which? around the capital’s train stations. Going to be in the area? Come and have a chat with us.
in Community
How we’re spreading the word about Which? this week
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in Shopping
What’s more important at the supermarket: price or experience?
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The results of our annual supermarket survey are in and there’s a new top shop in town. But while it scores highly for value for money, it rates lower than others for in-store experience. What’s your preference? (more on supermarket survey 2018…)
in Shopping
Will you be saying it with flowers this Valentine’s Day?
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How do Valentine’s Day flowers bought online fare? Should you share the love and splash out on your Valentine or do you think the whole event is just over-commercialised nonsense?
in Food & Drink
Bringing home the bacon: how do you have yours?
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The saying goes that everything tastes better with bacon, and I’m inclined to agree, but does how you cook and serve it make any difference, and will it pay to buy a more expensive cut? (more on bacon taste test…)
How often do you check your smoke alarm?
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Do you have a smoke alarm in your home? If you do, you’re not alone. But how often do you test it and do you even know if it’s up to the job it’s supposed to do? (more on smoke alarms…)
What price are you willing to pay for a good night’s sleep?
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Would you be prepared to pay thousands for smart beds, duvets, pillows or sheets? And could doing so mean you’re likely to end up spending the night with more creepy-crawlies than others would? (more on pillows and duvets…)
Does air pollution from cars affect you?
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Since London was issued with its first ‘very high’ air pollution alert at the start of the year, much has been written about the impact poor air quality has on our health. But does it affect yours?
(more on car pollution…)
50 years of testing child car seats: how much have they changed?
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of our first child car seat tests. We’ve looked through our archives to see how much they’ve evolved – and what we’ve achieved in promoting passenger safety – since then. (more on 50 years of child car seats testing…)
in Motoring
Are cars really getting safer and more reliable?
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Cars that can detect cyclists, a proposed longer gap before the first MOT; many would have us believe that car safety and reliability is better than ever. But what do you think? (more on car safety…)
Does your vacuum cleaner suck too much?
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A vacuum cleaner that excels at picking up pet hair from carpets and fine dust from hard floors is all well and good, but not when the suction is so powerful it’s impossible to move when it’s switched on.
Would you trust a smart home security system to protect your home?
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A recent Which? Trusted Traders survey found that 70% of us worry about home security in the darker days of winter. (more on smart home security…)
in Health, Home & Energy
Carbon monoxide: the cause for alarm
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Following the death of her daughter Katie from carbon monoxide poisoning, Avril Samuel co-founded the Katie Haines Memorial Trust. It helps raise awareness about the dangers of the deadly gas and to prevent unnecessary loss of life especially through carbon monoxide alarms.
in Food & Drink, Shopping
How do you choose your cheese?
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Do you always go for the same brand of cheese or are you tempted by the ubiquitous supermarket special offers?
in Food & Drink, Shopping
Sp-oiled for choice
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Supermarket shelves are lined with dozens of different oils, making decision-making tricky. If you’re after extra virgin olive oil, we’ve got some bargain-hunting tips to make choosing easier.
(more about olive oil…)