Cinema v streaming – why watching movies at home is now most popular option

Timothée Chalamet in 'Wonka'. Image: Warner Bros. The average UK cinema-to-streaming wait time in 2023 was 74 days  78% of people prefer watching films on streaming platforms over the cinema  The comfort of being at home is the reason 75% of people prefer streaming over the cinema 91% of box office…

5 tips to save money and refresh your garden on a budget

RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Credit: RHS/Georgi Mabee. Image courtesy of RHS. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will likely be inspiring people up and down the country to spruce up their gardens. However, it is easy to spend a lot on gardening with the costs soon mounting up.  Together with Which? Gardening…

Smeg launches iconic FAB28 fridge in four new matte colours

Luxury Italian appliance brand Smeg has announced a series of unique new colours for its iconic award-winning FAB28 refrigerator. The FAB28 fridge is now available in four striking new matte finishes: Azzuro Blue, Perfectly Pale, Rust and Matte Black - the colours of Smeg’s summer 2023. Inspired by the Italian landscape throughout the summer, the…

6 tips to cut the cost of laundry

With the cost of living crisis putting financial pressure on households across the country, many of us are worried about the impact of huge energy, food, rent and mortgage costs and looking to make savings wherever we can. In conjunction with Which? we share simple steps you can take to save money on your laundry…

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…

Top 15 intense moments – moving house tops list

Life's most intense moments have been revealed - including getting married, meeting your celebrity crush and watching a team play a make-or-break match. A poll of 2,000 adults found, on average, they experience 11 of these situations each year, with moving house, going through a breakup, and getting a promotion also high on the list.…

10 Tips for Preventing Night Terrors in Children

Sleep and design experts share their top 10 tips for preventing night terrors... Nightmares and night-time fears are common in children. Their imagination constantly evolves as they grow, meaning even small things in their bedroom can transform into super scary shadows or monster hideaways. However, the interior experts at Happy Beds have shared their top…

How to ensure your new home is energy efficient to save on bills

With energy bills continuing to rise by an eye-watering 27% since the increased price cap on 1st October, it has never been more crucial to ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible.  However, many UK homeowners are unsure as to what to look out for when it comes to ensuring optimal energy efficiency…

Millions of homeowners wrongly believe property is energy efficient

  A poll of 2,000 adults who own a home found 72 per cent think their property is economical in terms of its energy use, but two-thirds are unaware of what their energy performance certificate (EPC) rating is. These range from A, the most energy efficient with the lowest costs, to G, the least efficient,…

Top 25 DIY jobs that Brits aren’t confident about

Millions of Brits couldn't confidently turn off their water, fix a fuse – or even change a light bulb. That's according to a study of 2,000 adults which also found that only 46 per cent are comfortable hanging a picture and just 17 per cent could stop a dripping toilet. Only 11 per cent would…