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The best laptop revealed

The Most Reliable Laptop - UK 2025

Laptop died again? This guide digs into real repair data to uncover the most durable laptops in the UK for 2025, including our top picks under £500, £750, £1,000 and premium, plus practical tips to make any laptop last longer.

The Most Reliable Kettle in The UK 2025 - Designed to Last

The Most Reliable Kettle in The UK 2025 - Designed to Last

Our research into the most reliable kettles 2025 

SO we’ve boiled down the data (pun very much intended) to reveal the most common kettle failure points, why they happen, and which brands are actually doing something about it.

The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

2019 marks the first year of the BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards. We will run the awards annually with the aim that they will eventually become known as a kitemark of longevity and sustainability. Here is the official list of winners for 2019.