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If you've had the January blues and have already started to seek out your next holiday, you may well have read a list or two similar to this already. But our round-up is a bit different. We accept no freebies, and as you’d expect, we’ve taken a more thoughtful approach to compiling our list. All the destinations are genuinely better or easier to visit in 2026. From the surprising safest country in the Americas, to a destination closer to home which is aiming to attract those interested in space travel, these places should be on your hit list for the year ahead. Read our full list of destinations for 2026 & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Staying fit and healthy as we grow older can seem difficult, especially in a world of misinformation. But are there any tried and tested methods to help us stay in good physical condition?To mark the end of this series of our health and wellbeing podcast, we hosted our first ever live episode in front of an online audience to get expert advice from some familiar and trusted names in the health industry.In this episode, presenter Lisa Webb was joined by: Dr Nighat Arif, family GP specialising in women’s health; Kate Lawler, radio and TV presenter and Sunday Times best-selling author; Sophie Medlin, founder of CityDietitians; and Shefalee Loth, public health nutritionist at Which?.Read more of our health news and advice on our website & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletterIf 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.

The self assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching, but once January 31st has come and gone, all eyes will be on the government’s new Making Tax Digital scheme - the new process for sole traders and landlords to keep on top of what they owe. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalists Ruby Flanagan and Matthew Jenkin who outline what the change means in practice, how it will work, and discuss whether or not it will make the process easier. Plus, having both been freelance before, they share their tips on how to keep on top of your paperwork across the year to make filing your return easier in the future. Read our guidance on how to fill in a tax return & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter See the list of 10 tax return mistakes you need to avoid & find out which self-employed expenses you can claim Get 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

The numbers don't lie. More and more flights are being plagued by disorderly passengers. But is alcohol the only cause?In this episode of Which? Shorts, we speak to passengers, cabin crew, and researchers to find out why air travel is being more frequently disrupted by intoxicated, violent or unruly passengers. Alcohol is a big reason why, but other factors also play a part and they all add up to make air travel less enjoyable for many. Read more of our latest travel news & sign up for our free Travel newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

News websites receive a huge amount of money from advertisers promoting their business and services alongside news stories. But scammers are using getting in on the act to target you and me. In this podcast, we sit down with Which? senior journalist Tali Ramsey to chat about her investigation into the scam adverts she found on some of the UK's most trusted news websites. She tells us how fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to fool us and get hold of our money. Plus, with AI getting more and more believable, Tali shares some advice on how to spot if an advert is legitimate or not. Read more of the findings from from Tali's investigation & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.ukPodcast listeners can get 50% off a Which? membershipClick here to send us an email

With January upon us, plenty of us will be looking to refresh our diet. But with so much conflicting advice out there - what’s true? And what’s not? In this episode of our health and wellbeing podcast, we're joined by our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth, and the founder of CityDietitians Sophie Medlin to bust some of the biggest myths that relate to our diets. Are all UPFs bad? Is it worth buying frozen fruit and veg? Can we eat any carbs if we want to lose weight? Our experts share their knowledge to help us get our diets right. Sign up for your place at our live podcast on Thursday 22nd JanuaryRead more about ultra-processed foods & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletterIf 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.

There’s no doubt that you remember receiving notifications from your bank telling you that the interest rate on your savings account is set to go down. But are banks doing enough to tell us when an account with a better rate is available? In this episode, we’re joined by Which? researcher Holly Lanyon who shares the results of her investigation into whether or not banks are keeping us up to date on savings products - something they’re legally required to do. Plus, Andy Webb from Be Clever With Your Cash explains the different types of accounts we should consider opening, and why spreading your cash across multiple providers could be crucial. Read more about Holly's investigation into savings accounts & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get 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

Technology develops quickly. So what do you need to know about for the year ahead? In this episode of Which? Shorts, we get you up to speed with all the latest tech trends that we think will be shaping our lives over the next twelve months. From terms like agentic AI and NPUs, to what might happen to mobile phones, we've got you covered. Read more of our latest tech news & sign up for our free Tech newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Protein powder and creatine supplements are becoming more and more popular - but do you need to take them? Or are they only necessary for budding gym-goers?In this episode, we're joined by public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and Sophie Medlin, founder of City Dietitians, to explain how protein powder could help you if you introduce it to your daily routine.Plus, with research into creatine suggesting that it could have broad benefits, we explore whether or not it could be useful for you.Which? members can listen to the full episode where we reveal our test results by clicking here.If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to the podcast and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership.Read our reviews of the best protein powders, vegan protein powders & creatine supplements Sign up for your place at our live podcast on Thursday 22nd January Sign up for our free Healthly Living newsletter

We often talk on this podcast about Section 75 - the protection offered when you buy things with a credit card. But it might not be as straightforward as you once thought. In this episode, we’re joined by Which? banking investigator Chiara Cavaglieri who shares details of her recent investigation into customers who weren’t protected by Section 75 when they initially thought they would be. Plus, our Which? lawyer Gurpreet Chhokar explains why we think the act needs to be brought up to date to include the modern ways in which we pay for goods. Read more about Chiara's investigation into Section 75 & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletterGet 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