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One in 10 Amazon customers offered ‘bribes’ for positive reviews, study finds
One in 10 Amazon shoppers could have been offered an incentive in exchange for a five-star review of one of its products in the last year, according to Which? research. The consumer association is concerned that unscrupulous sellers are cheating their way to the top of the Amazon rankings by bombarding customers with Amazon gift…
7 Money Saving Tips for Parents
From expensive energy bills to higher prices for staple products such as formula milk, household outgoings have been increasing across the board and many parents will be looking for ways to cut costs. Together with Which? we've compiled advice on what to do if you’re struggling to pay for childcare essentials. Shop around for…
How to save on UK Holidays this Summer
As the cost of living crisis continues to impact household budgets up and down the country, we've got together with Which? to round up top tips for how to slash hundreds of pounds from the cost of going on holiday in the UK. Be flexible on location Choosing the right destination can have a big…
How to save money on prescriptions and medications
Keep taking the tablets! We offer ways you can save money on your medication as prices rise Consumers are expecting a number of painful price hikes in April, including prescription fees rising by 30p for people in England – taking the total price to £9.65 per item. In conjunction with Which?…
How to combat April bill hikes – including energy and mobile phones
With numerous utility and tax bills set to rise in April, millions of consumers will be wondering how the increases will impact them, what support is available, and looking for ways to save money. In conjunction with Which? we advise consumers on what hikes they can expect, and how they can reduce costs. 1. Energy…
6 top tips to reduce food waste and save money
Climate action charity Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) found that UK consumers throw out around a sixth of the food they buy. This amounts to 4.5 million tonnes of edible food waste annually, costing each of us £210 a year on average. Not only is food waste a huge environmental issue, but it also…
Money-saving Monday: How to get cash this Christmas
Soaring inflation, rising energy prices and a looming recession are impacting millions of people and many will be thinking about how they can make savings this festive season. In conjunction with Which?, we've come up with simple ways to make some extra cash to boost your finances by the end of 2022. 1. Get 'free' cash…
ShinyShiny snippets: Concerns over speed put people off broadband social tariffs
Concerns about broadband speed are putting eligible households off signing up for discounted broadband deals, research from Which? has shown. It surveyed more than 2,000 people eligible for fixed broadband social tariffs to uncover the barriers to signing up. Worryingly, four in 10 of those surveyed who are eligible for and aware of social tariffs…
9 Ways To Save Money While Working From Home
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many people in the UK have begun working from home regularly, but with soaring energy prices this winter, many will be contemplating how to manage the additional costs of working in their own homes. In conjunction with Which? we've found a number of ways consumers can make savings while working from…
Top 10 tips for a Money Makeover
After tax changes announced in the mini-Budget and with mortgage and rent rates on the rise, it’s a good time for consumers to evaluate their finances and make sure they’re not spending more than necessary as the cost of living soars. Transferring debt to a balance transfer credit card, checking for unclaimed benefits and using…
