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Archives for May 2014

Sky Box Office - help!
Can anyone help as I'm not sure if I've done this right. As far as I'm aware I've ordered the Froch vs Groves fight on Sky Box Office tonight but it doesn't seem to appear anywhere on my account other than on my Planner - is that right? I basically went onto the Box Office tab on the TV > Sport and pressed Select on the…
TV license refund
I have paid my Tv license in 6 monthly installments for Aug 2013 - Aug 2014. As the house is student accommodation I dont need a new license for next year. 4 future payments for the next year have been paid out in errorr by me ( for not checking the payment method closely) I have contacted the TV license people and they…
Sky+ missing recordings
I've not bothered with my sky+ for a long time now & stuff has just collected. This applies to leading through the update. Anyway i just went on to the planner now to finally catch up on stuff & programs i know for 100% sure were there now aren't. Things that were listed as viewed aren't viewed anymore. Did anyone else…
The 50% off SKY TV package code + £125 reward
I have managed to get a code for the 50% off SKY TV bundles from MSE email. What I want to know is when you use this code and you get a bundle do you still get the £125 reward. I do not want to take out a TV package if I don't get the 50% off and this reward. I notice SKY won't honour Quidco when using the MSE code so…
Rejoining sky deals
There was a thread here a while back and rejoining sky after cancelling. Some people were being offered 75% deals to rejoin. This is after the 30 deal cancellation period My sky deal expired last week and I want to rejoin for as low a cost as possible. I am in no rush as theres world cup coming up but I want sky back…
Cooling off period - Sky
Hi all, hope someone can help me I have signed up for sky tv, bb, and weekend calls on Saturday, but have just noticed some good deals and codes for sky, (like the one in this weeks email) and was wondering if I had a cooling off period so I could get these deals? The engineer is booked in for 11 June so nothing has been…
Too Black!
My wife just hates the black screen of the TV in our light and airy living room when its not on. And now that 50" is quite affordable the size of this black area just gets bigger. So when will led or oled screens be a nice light grey or even have a sensor to merge in with the decor (rather like a chameleon - there you go…
Cheapest Sky TV package
I am with sky phone and broadband and currently pay £26.50 as unlimited broadband and free evenings and weekend calls. I am wanting to get the cheapest tv package and was trying to work it out on their website but I keep on getting confused. do sky charge a one off fee for the SKY Box, it says free installation which is…
Beware Sky F1 Fans
Beware upgrading your SKY subscription if you watch Sky F1 HD. I was recently offered an upgrade to the family pack HD for an extra £0.15p a month and told I would receive lots of extra channels including 3D and lose none of my existing channels, and accepted on this basis. This turned out to be untrue as I previously…
letter to TV Licensing
I found this on a thread relating to debt collectors. It strikes me as a useful letter for those without a TV who are being harassed by TV Licensing. Any thoughts? Dear Sirs, I have noted your repeated attempts to contact me over the past few weeks and these have been duly logged by time and date. Should it be your…
Smart Tv - Internet what am I doing wrong?
H guys, Just a quick question ref the Hitachi 42'' tv ( 42HXT12U)as I just bought one. How does the dongle work as I have attached it into the back of the tv and it is showing that the wireless network I use is working but how do I get to use BBC I player etc Any help would be great J
Sky threatening to 'switch off' Freesat signal?
We're currently using Freesat with a smart TV, with the cable from an ancient Sky dish plugged directly into the back of the TV. Before we bought the smart TV last year, we used Freesat with our old Sky box - we haven't had a Sky subscription since 2004. We no longer use the box, so to my knowledge have no connection to…
BT Youview
Thinking of cancelling Sky and switching to youview .Don't really watch Sky only Documentaries and a little sport these i can bolt on i think to youview .Does anyone have youview and what are your verdicts or should i just stick to sky.:beer:
Sky Cancellations fiasco
I'm just off the phone to sky cancellations department, my contract ends with them on the 3rd July 2014. The girl i spoke to refused to cancel my account as she states i'm in the first 12 months of my contract. I said i don't care if i get charges i just want it cancelled she said i cannot do this as it needs to be 31days…
Sky TV Issue
Hi All, Really long time reader and first time poster here. I have an issue with Sky, I've been a customer of theirs for a really long time and this month I've had a major issue. At the start of May a DD of theirs failed, completely missed by me due to changing my bank over and forgetting to call them. The first time I…
TVL cashplan website down 6 weeks + now!
Does anyone else on here use this site to pay for their licence with a debit card every 14 days or so? We've been on cashplan since 1996 & I've been paying on line for past 5 years. Saves me needing to drive to local COOP to pay by their card. www.tvlicensing.co.uk/cashplans - when I rang to pay last time I told the bloke…
TV Licence & broken TV
My TV stopped working few months ago and TV Licence expired end of April. Do I still have to buy a TV Licence or can I cancel ?
Cancel Sky get NowTV?
I am considering cancelling Sky and getting NowTV instead as I only really watch Sky1, Living and Atlantic. Has anyone else done the same? Is the quality ok? I currently have Sky Family, fibre bb and talk and pay almost £70 a month. Since Xmas when Sky stopped allowing upfront line rental payments my bill has gone up £50 a…
4k TV
Buy one now or wait till broadcasts are 4k? Then I guess 8k will come out! What to do? fj
MSE News: Now TV viewers to get refunds after Premier League glitch
"Frustrated football fans who were unable to watch Sunday's Premier League title deciders will get a refund from Sky after its internet TV service, Now TV, failed..." Read the full story: Now TV viewers to get refunds after Premier League glitch Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.…

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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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