Asda and Fortnum & Mason excel in Christmas mince pie taste test
Asda has been awarded a top accolade in an annual Christmas mince pie taste test that has seen Waitrose’s efforts described as “beige-tasting” and devoid of “notable flavours”.
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Britannia named worst UK hotel chain for sixth consecutive year
Britannia Hotels has been named the worst UK hotel chain for the sixth consecutive year.
Insurance policies require university-level reading skills – Which?
Insurance policy documents can require university-level reading abilities and even industry experts struggle to cut through the jargon, an investigation suggests.
Rogue web traders offering freebies for positive reviews, probe finds
“Unscrupulous” online sellers are offering people free products in exchange for highly-rated reviews, consumer group Which? has found.
Fears over access to cash as 250 free ATMs a month disappear
Fresh fears have been raised over access to cash as figures suggest free-to-use ATMs are vanishing at an “alarming” rate of more than 250 per month.
Rail fare reforms must be driven by passengers, Which? says
Rail passengers have struggled for too long with a confusing ticketing system and poor service, consumer campaign group Which? says.
Nuisance calls a daily torment, says consumer group
Almost three quarters of people were on the receiving end of a nuisance call in the last month, a survey has suggested.
Over-55s ‘not saving for future care needs’
Just over one in 10 adults over 55 have set aside money to cover the costs of any future care needs, the consumer rights group Which? has warned.
Bank closures and ATM cuts could create ‘cashless communities’ in the north
MSPs have warned that a new banking crisis is emerging that risks creating “cashless communities” across the north and north-east.
TalkTalk cyber assault risk for north-east firms
Digital disruption is an “imminent threat” to businesses in the north-east in the wake of the TalkTalk cyber attack, a law firm has warned.
Mixed fortunes for Inverness and Aberdeen airports
Inverness Airport keeps customers happy but passengers using Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) are less pleased about what it has to offer, according to a Which? survey.
North and north-east areas among Scotland’s poorest
People are struggling financially in parts of the north and north-east more than anywhere else in Scotland, according to new research.