Which? Fortnightly News

10th February 2009

Keep the home fires burning for our ageing population

Nine out of ten Britons (91 per cent) would make staying at home their first choice in old age, even if they needed assistance to do so. The research comes as the English Government prepares to overhaul the adult social care system this spring. With only 1 per cent of those surveyed choosing a traditional care home as their first preference, the Government must focus its review on strategies to support people to stay in their own homes. For more information on this report, please contact Kate Turnbull 020 7770 7582 / kate.turnbull@which.co.uk

Ditch the 4x4

Downsizing cars - trading larger models for smaller, more fuel-efficient motors - could be a significant trend this year, says Which? Car. It recommends ten cars which could save cost-conscious motorists money and time at the petrol station. Is your off-roader really the perfect car for the school run? Strictly embargoed to Friday 20th February 2009. For more information, a copy of Which? Car magazine or to arrange an interview, please contact Martin Chapman 020 7770 7373 / martin.chapman@which.co.uk

Finding the best deals - Which? Money podcast

The Which? Money podcast is packed with advice on getting the best rates for savings and mortgages. Our experts have also scoured the cash Isa market to find the highest payers so, to set your mind at rest, download the podcast at www.which.co.uk/podcast. For more information, please contact Nicole Gross 020 7770 7564 / Nicole.gross@which.co.uk

Vision of the future - Which? technology podcast

Get all the latest on the new gadgets revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show. To find out if 3D TV is coming to a screen near you and whether small is really beautiful when it comes to laptops and camcorders, go to www.which.co.uk/podcast. For more information, please contact Nicole Gross 020 7770 7564 / Nicole.gross@which.co.uk

Buying baby equipment online

Which? has just published a new online guide with advice on choosing pushchairs, child car seats, stair gates and other baby equipment, and the best sites for buying them online. It also shows you how to get the best deals, including the various loyalty schemes on offer. It’s online at www.which.co.uk/babyproducts. For more information, please contact Nicole Gross 020 7770 7564 / Nicole.gross@which.co.uk

Which? Holiday celebrates 35 years as the travellers’ champion

This month Which? Holiday celebrates 35 years of providing consumers with independent and expert travel advice.

Launched in February 1974, during the worst recession the UK had seen since the Second World War, the first issue contained “beat-the-gloom” tips for people wanting to take holidays, despite the economic situations. 35 years on Which? Holiday is still putting travel services and providers through their paces, and can be trusted to be your passport to trouble-free travel. For more information, for a PDF with more information on the history of Which? Holiday, or to speak to one of the experts, please contact Rebecca Leach 020 7770 7561 / Rebecca.Leach@which.co.uk

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