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Archives for July 2013

Netflix - any good new members' offers
I'm wanting to subscribe to netflix. Annoyingly, though, the only deal I can see is 30 days free trial (no cashback etc.) If anyone knows of anything else floating round, be great if you could let me know. Thanks!
Virgin Package scam
Hi, Just a warning to all long term Virgin media customers. As a very long term Virgin customer (ie/ Cable Northwest times) I rang them after my current contract ran out. I asked them to put me onto a phone and broadband service only. The tv service in the last 6 months or so has been terrible, picture locking up, remote…
Problem with MSE Sky 50% code
On receipt of the email detailing the offer (17 July I think), I immediately went through the steps detailed on the page, clicked the link to Sky that allowed me to enter my offer code and immediately set about ordering installation. Due to living in a flat, I couldn't go all the way through to the online confirmation…
Returning a TV...
Hi, I've just purchased an LED TV from Very on July 27th. I use Very regularly and have not encountered an issue before but now I have a potential problem returning this TV. The TV has a high pitched tone coming from it when switched on making it unwatchable, I called the returns line to return the TV but they gave me a…
Now fixed Sky HD box only records some channels.
I got a Sky HD box to replace my noisy SD box from a friend and connected it up and put my card in. After a few minutes I got my regional channels and after playing about for a little while I have found that I can live pause and record the free channels, BBC1 etc but not the paid for channels. I can set the paid for…
MSE News: Turn your telly into a "smart TV" for £10
"A new gadget has launched that gives instant access on your TV to the BBC iPlayer and Demand 5 catch-up services, as well as the live Sky News channel, for a one-off £10..." Read the full story: Turn your telly into a "smart TV" for £10 Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you…
Trying to reduce tv/phone/broadband costs...
I am moving at the weekend and having been a Virgin Media customer for years, I wasn't very impressed with their quote to install their services in my new place, so I have decided to get rid of them. I have arranged to have Broadband and a phone line installed and am now going to make do with the freeview that is already…
Sky's NOWTV Box for £9.99
I've done a big search of the forum and haven't been able to find discussion of this aside from a competition to win one on the compers board. I hope it's in the right forum. Sky have brought out a nowtv box for 9.99 that has the ability to air the NowTV stuff should you want a subscription, or catchup TV for some of the…
TV, Broadband and phone packages
Good afternoon! Please can anyone give me a rough idea of prices for a complete package? I have a BT contract which comes to an end in August, and I pay £50 per month for just a phone and broadband. Can anyone tell me if I can get all off the above for around about the same price as I was paying BT? With many thanks in…
Make TV always be on HDMI setting
Before I got a Sky + HD box, whenever I switched my old Sky + box on it always changed my TV to AV1, if the TV was on a terrestrial channel. Now if the TV is on digital and the Sky box is switched on it doesn't automatically switch inputs to HDMI. It doesn't bother me but it annoys my wife as now she has to find the TV…
Youview boxes
I am after some advise on youview boxes. I have googled but can't find the answer. I have a HD tv so would like to watch on demand in HD. Do I need a special box for this or do they all receive on demand in HD I would like to get a talktalk one as these are available cheap on ebay but not sure if it will get the on demand…
Moving sky subscription
We have had our sky subscription for nearly 11 months now, it was on a 50% off deal and is coming to an end in September. We will be moving house at the end of August so I was wondering which of the following to do: A. Move the subscription and ask for another deal. B.Cancel the subscription then hunt around for another…
Virgin have given the account to collectors but have not answered my complaints
Hi I need some advice and wonder if anyone can help. November last year Virgin cut my service phone/tv in favour of a neighbour's service and told me they would not put it back on until I paid the bill. Of course I was furious as my bills are always paid and i am never more that 2months behind. Of the 4 years I had been…
Sky issue - help!
In 2002 I was living with my parents and signed up to Sky in my name. For the last year I have been living away but sometimes staying with them. I have continued the subscription in my name. About a month ago, my mum told me she was getting a distorted picture on Channel 4. She had recently bought a new TV, so we were not…
BT Sport and Freeview
I have only just noticed that BT sports has the Moto GP from next year for 5 seasons : (.... This is something i look forward to every year, and i don't really want to give it up. We have our broadband, unlimited phone calls and line with PlusNet, been with them for 7 months now with no problems and excellent service. I am…
Cancelling sky !
I am having real problems cancelling my sky tv contract which I have had for many years. When I try to email them on their site it takes hours to get a email sent..it always comes back with "500: Server Error We're sorry, we cannot process your request at the moment, please try again later." Despite this over the last two…
Sky or BT - who's to blame?
Hi all, I recently signed up for Sky on a half price deal for the house I've just completed on. When they came to install the TV, broadband and phone on the same day, the TV was installed no problem but the BT engineer said we didn't have an existing phone line and, as the telegraph pole was too far from the house they…
Virgin Media Overcharging!
Hello there, I've been with Virgin Media since March 2012 who provide my TV, Phone & Broadband. I went with the XL TV package, Talk Unlimited and 50mb broadband agreeing to pay £105 per month under the assumption that my bill would never exceed this amount. The installation charges came to £80. Since I joined the lowest…
Sky free HD Channels?
Is that it? 4 HD channels. Why is STV not in HD?
Sign-up with BT as new customer at end of contract?
Hi everyone, I'm currently in contract with BT until 28 August for Unlimited Broadband (£11.65 - discounted price from £25), Evening & Weekend Calls (£2) and BT TV (£10 - discounted price). The package will revert to full price at end of contract. I gave them a call today to see what they could offer me since I have 30…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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