Olivia Howes

The shortlist for the prestigious annual Which? Awards has been announced. We celebrate the brands that offer outstanding products and services and go above and beyond for the consumer. This year, there are 13 categories of awards, including four new ones... See more

From 31 March 2026, a major change is being introduced across councils in England to standardise what is accepted in kerbside bin collections. Simpler Recycling is an initiative designed to 'end the postcode lottery' of bin collections, drive up recycling... See more

If you haven't done it already, Christmas present wrapping will soon start in earnest. But while brightly coloured gifts under the tree are a classic Christmas sight, an overflowing bin doesn't have to be. Find out which types of wrapping paper are recycl... See more

Retailers are still stocking eggs from caged hens Conventional battery cages for laying hens were banned in the UK and EU in 2012. But 'enriched' cages are still allowed, despite many animal welfare charities campaigning for them to be banned. Compassion ... See more