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Archives for September 2014

Sky update causes box to freeze
Hi, i recently came home to find a message on my Sky HD+ box saying congratulations your box has been updated successfully. No problems there i thought but upon trying to click through channels nothing happened. The box had frozen and no matter what i tried i could not change anything at all. I had to unplug everything…
TV Licence - BBC channels not recieved
Hi, apologies if this has come up before, but due to poor reception if my TV does not receive any BBC channels, nor are any listed in the channel guide, would I still need a TV licence? I should add that I can receive other freeview channels, such as ITV, CH4 etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
TalkTalk youview box not giving me film catch up service
Bought a used box everything works fine apart from no films on demand feature is this usually free too?
help to choose Digital media player
Looking for an advice on media player that can stream videos from my laptop as well as bbc iPlayer and other on-demand uk and may be usa based services. roku, chromecast, WD tv? something under £50. many thanks
T.V with Headphone socket.
Hi, My Mum needs a new T.V and would like a modern flat screen nice one. Does anyone know if they still make them with headphone sockets as she often watches the T.V through headphones due to having it really, really loud due to deafness. I've contacted a couple of places who either dont know what I'm talking about or just…
Student TV Licence
What's the best way for a student to deal with a TV licence (other than not getting one at all)? I looked at paying monthly then cancelling during the ninth month, but you have to pay the full amount in a six month period. I would imagine paying up front than asking for a refund would be troublesome to say the least.
Netflix via wii
Finally have a broadband speed fast and stable enough to be able to use Netflix and iplayer I'm accessing Netflix via my wii. Now I've been reading that you can use a hosting service on pc's etc to be able to get American content Does anyone know what I need to do so I can access it via the wii? I'm on Bt home hub 5
New TV
Hello all, I'm in the market for a new tv as mine has broke and to repair would cost £300 so thought I might as well buy a new tv. I'm looking at spending around the 300-350 mark and ideally ld like a tv bigger than 40" and 3d but the 3d is just a nice to have as matybe at this price I won't be lucky. Anyone know of any…
tv licence, have i been conned?
Evening ladies & gents, A few months ago i opted out of tv licensing as i never watched live tv, only catch up via my Wii and laptop. Yesterday an enforcement officer came round, i didn't let him in but when he asked if i had a freeview box i told him it was built in to the tv but not plugged into an aerial, only used for…
TVlicensing
I recently applied for a refund to TVlicensing, and I am not very happy with their response and feel very strongly that they are in effect stealing money from innocent people.! If you could please take the time to read this email and let me have your thoughts then I would really appreciate it. Nowhere does it state on my…
Sky TV ending - what now?!
I have cancelled my Sky TV (still having broadband and phone with them) and had an email saying on the day it ends next week I will 'see a blue screen'. What does this mean and what do I need to do to be able to watch TV?! Do I need to buy a Freeview box or something? Any advice welcome!
Ryder Cup coverage £6.29 with £7.50 cashback
One for golf fans... saw this offer on the imutual cashback site http://www.imutual.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=45897 Apparently you can get to watch the Ryder Cup for a day (legally!) via Now TV and actually make a slight profit. Costs £6.29 for a day pass after using the voucher code and you get £7.50 cashback. Has…
Sony KDL-55W829B (or silver version) - free blu-ray player
I have been looking to buy this set for a while, most shops recently dropped the price to £999 A few dealers are offering a free 5yr warranty but you have to buy in-store to get the deal, online sales are specifically excluded. However John Lewis will supply a free 5yr warranty for the same price online, AND HAVE JUST…
moving house ad sky tv
I have been a Sky subscriber for about 8 years now and still have the same box that was issued then (not HD). I have sold my house and solicitor is asking if I am taking the 'satellite tv antenna'. My plan is to get Sky installed in the new house but in my partners name (to get discount as a new subscriber) and that will…
Virgin media
Me & OH currently rent and have virgin media which we pay for. We have now actually bought the flat but the virgin media is in my brother's name (he was our landlord). We need to decide whether to keep the package and just have our names put on it or get my brother to cancel and then we call up as new customers and try to…
best standard definition Freeview box?
Looking to replace a faulty one, will buy second hand on ebay or Gumtree, but can anyone tell me which models are good and reliable? Also, would an HD Freeview box work with an SD TV?
What is cloud ibox?
I've heard people talk about this but cannot find much about it on google apart from support forums.
LG 42" LB5500 LED tv
Hi, I noticed that Tesco are selling the LG 42" LB5500 LED tv for £299 (I think it's less in store) http://www.tesco.com/direct/lg-42lb5500-42-inch-full-hd-1080p-led-tv-with-freeview/511-9362.prd I currently have a 2009 40" Sony Bravia LCD TV http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-specs/KDL-40W5810/list and am…
Talktalk TV - any good?
Contract now up with TT and looking at my options. Currently pay monthly: TT £30 for broadband and anytime calls/line rental Sky £37 for Entertainments Extra HD (I think) Spoke to TT yesterday and they offered me: BB/Phone/Plus TV for £23.20 per month, or an extra £5 for Fibre Optic. We've always had Sky and I like the…
TV License Student Rip Off?
Hi folks, Just sent youngest son off to Uni, and once again am fuming over him having to pay full TV licence. He will be living in halls for the first year, so pays for his room in a flat which is shared with four other students. Five students, on student loans, having to pay full licence each. How is this fair? Not…

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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
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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
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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
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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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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