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Ultra-processed foods make up an estimated 60% of our diets in the UK. But with foods like bread, baked beans and breakfast cereals being classed as UPFs, should we really be removing them entirely from our diet? In the first episode of our healthy living podcast, our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and the founder of CityDietitians Sophie Medlin explain why UPFs are being demonised more and more, and reveal how you can maintain a health diet while still eating them. Plus, our experts explain why your body might not be absorbing as many vitamins and nutrients as you think, thanks to food combinations and everyday habits that can inhibit nutrient uptake. Join us for our live health podcast on Tuesday 26 May at 6pm to ask your questions to our experts - click here to register for freeIf you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.Read more about ultra-processed foods on our website & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletter Check out more of the food pairings you should and shouldn't be trying

Learn what the gut microbiome does for digestion, immunity and inflammation. Discover factors that shape individual microbiomes from birth to antibiotics. Hear how probiotics can help for some conditions and why strain combinations matter more than sheer numbers. Find tested probiotic picks and practical tips on prebiotic foods, gradual introduction, and avoiding ultra-processed items to support gut diversity.

Scam calls are nothing new. But scambaiting, whereby people engage with scammers to waste their time, is on the rise.In this episode of Which? Money, our scams and fraud expert Faye Lipson joins us to share her first-hand experience of stepping into the world of scambaiting. She explains what it involves and the risks that come with it.You’ll hear clips from her scambaiting call as a fraudster attempted to access her computer and drain her bank account, as well as her reflections on how it felt to engage directly with scammers and what she learned from the experience.Plus, we’ll share the best advice so you know what to do if you suspect someone is attempting to defraud you.Read more about Faye's scambaiting experience on our website & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletterListen to our podcast featuring Becky Holmes & sign up for our free Scam Alerts serviceGet in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membershipBecome a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

Iron and B12, along with vitamin D, are the most common nutrient deficiencies in the UK. And failing to take action can affect your health.In the first episode of a brand new series of our healthy living podcast, our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and the founder of CityDietitians Sophie Medlin tell us who is more likely to be suffering nutrient deficincies and they ways we can improve our intake via our diet.Fatigue, weakness and low energy levels are all signs of iron deficiency, while for low levels of B12, symptons can include tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, poor balance and memory problems.Plus, for the first time, we've been reviewing iron and B12 supplements to find out which brands are leading the way. Our thorough, independent testing allows us to recommend the products that really work work, and highlight the ones that failed our tests.Which? members can listen to the full episode where we reveal our test results by clicking here.Join us for our live health podcast on Tuesday 26 June at 6pm to ask your questions to our experts - click here to register for freeIf you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.Explore our B12 results in full & read which iron supplements we recommendRead more of our health news and advice on our website & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletter

VPNs, or virtual private networks, are nothing new. They’re a tool that grants your devices a more secure connection to the internet and have become increasingly popular since the introduction of age-verification on some websites to prevent children from accessing age-inappropriate content. In this episode of Which? Shorts, we explain what benefits a VPN can provide while you surf the web, and how you can decide how likely you are to benefit from using one. Plus, we reveal what we did to test some of the most popular VPNs to decide which ones are worthy of our coveted Best Buy. This episode is read by James Rowe and is based on an article written by Callum Pears, originally published in the April/May 2026 issue of Which? TechRead our reviews of the VPNs we’ve tested on our website & sign up for our free monthly Tech newsletter If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership

Marta D'Souza, property developer focusing on landlord perspectives and housing supply. Sam Wilson, property expert who explains rental rules and policy shifts. They discuss abolition of no-fault evictions, rolling assured tenancies becoming standard, limits on rent rises, bans on discriminatory lettings, HMO and safety enforcement, and likely short- and long-term market effects.

Practical tips on cutting broadband bills without switching providers or haggling. A new One Touch Switch system that can trigger better offers is explained. Results from a 5,000+ customer survey reveal which providers excel and which underperform. Discussion of price rises, fixed-price deals, and a tool to compare total contract costs.

With big decisions to be made with your pension pots, preparing for retirement can feel complex, but understanding your options is key to making the most of your money. In this live episode of Which? Money, recorded in front of a live virtual audience, Joanne Padilla from the Which? Money Helpline answers your questions on some of the most important aspects of retirement planning including the pros and cons of annuities vs drawdown. Plus Steves Tait, investment and financial planning director at HUB Financial Solutions and Philip Brown, head of DC, investment and lifetime savings at Pensions UK share their expertise on how much you might need to retire comfortably. We also explore tax-free lump sums, tax planning, and how to track down and combine old pension pots. Read more about retirement planning on our website & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Listen to our four-part pensions podcast series to learn more about retirement planning & sign up for our free Retirement Planning newsletterGet in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.uk Podcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

The episode unpacks Pay by Bank, a new account-to-account payment method rolling out online and on the high street. It explains how open banking powers instant transfers and embedded services. Retailer benefits and rising adoption are explored. The conversation flags missing purchase protections, fraud and data security concerns to watch as the system expands.

Andrew Westhead, retail director at NS&I, brings archive stories and institutional insight. Holly Lanyon, a Which? personal finance researcher, traces the product’s history and prize mechanics. They discuss how premium bonds became a cultural ritual, why people keep and gift them, Ernie the draw machine, and how odds, prize rates and limits shape their appeal.