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Archives for November 2015

Virgin media cannot get contract right.
I am getting Virgin installed tomorrow, though am tempted to cancel given how inept they have been over my contract. I was originally getting services installed on 18/12/15 but changed it to tomorrow. I also paid a year's line rental up front. Virgin keep sending me out the wrong contract, I keep ringing and asking them to…
Questions about Netflix and similar
I currently have TV, phone and broadband with Sky at £60/month, and I'm looking to change to save money. Because I don't use the landline at all, it seems logical to get unlimited broadband (Fuel is £16.40/month for 12 months and then only £21.40/month after that), and then a streaming service, resulting in £25-£30/month…
Can i get a TV license refund?
Hay i brought my first house sep 2013. i got a tv license shortly after and they charged me around £24.25 DD for the first 6 months then the normal £12.12. I presumed this was because they wanted to be 6 months in advance but my friend reckons they were just making there money back for the 6 months the house was empty…
TV licence question
I have just had a man visit because I cancelled my licence.I told him I only watch catch up on my computer but he said I have to have my tv"deactivated" so it cannot receive a signal.Never heard anything about this before and it says nothing about it on the letter he left,nor can I find anything online.Can anyone advise?
BT TV Basic £10 Activation Fee?
Hi all, The latest email says the following: I have BT Infinity. However, when I log into my account and try to add the most basic BT TV package, the activation fee is showing as £49, not £10. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks.
Cant turn off Audio Description Toshiba Regza
I have a Toshiba Regza with no remote control - I manage this OK with a reprogrammed Sky remote that does simple functions, however the TV has now defaulted to Audio Description for every channel that has it and I can't get rid of it! It is about the most irritating thing in the world (yep, I know, first world problems)…
BT T4000 Without A Subcription ?
I've had a BT Youview box for the last couple of years, loved the Youview format, especially the remote recording from the phone app in work etc Unfortunately my box has broke, I've tried reformatting etc but it doesn't work. If I bought a BT T4000 via Gumtree etc would it work just as my old BT Youview did without a…
Recording TV to media
I've just bought one of the new LG OLED TV's and noticed that it'll record to a hard disc/thumb drive. Does anyone know which preferably hard drive will work with the TV? Thanks
What's the best Virgin Media deal for a new customer
Our daughter has been with Sky for 11 months now, having TV deal, broadband and the phone with them. As with all these sort of matters, being loyal will never be the best option, so I have advised her to cancel now and think about joining another company. Now I've been given the job of trying to find her the best deal. She…
Virgin M to M+ cost?
Just opened a new Virgin account and opted for the Big Easy package. Seemed fine, but didn't clock the fact that several of the channels we now take for granted after having Now TV for a while aren't included with M TV (Sky 1, Fox, MTV). I think we need to move up to M+ - any idea what this might add to our bill? Thoughts…
Sky deal - what can I expect?
Considering returning to Sky. Used their on-line chat, wasted 10 minuets of my life before giving up. I provided my account number however they wanted name, address, post code and was I the main account holder. Further info sought was bank account linked to the dormant Sky account. I'm not at home at this point and…
Sky Q
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/digital-media/11994795/Sky-to-unveil-more-expensive-SkyQ-super-premium-package-within-days.html It appears that SKY are trying to make more money ?
Cable TV only
A family member has just moved to a new rented flat and the signal isn't strong enough to get Freeview. Unfortunately satellite dishes aren't allowed, and most of the tenants use cable. I gather that cable TV usually comes in a package with a home phone and broadband. As he's disabled he needs to keep the cost down to the…
woud you consider B&W TV a valid option?
I am currently taking part in a discussion about the B&W license in another forum, and it has been suggested that people are using B&W TVs, so they only have to pay the B&W license. Whilst true the B&W license is cheaper, other than the very elderly, who would consider B&W a valid option? Two more points I would like to…
Sky News but nowt else
My neighbour in the flat below asked my advice about his TV setup. When he moved into his flat there was already a sky dish there but he got his TV reception through a TV aerial (presumably freeview). Recently we had scaffolding interfering with the signals so he started to use the sky dish. He has no sky subscription.…
signal question BT
i have a digital Ariel on the side of the house that was already fitted when we moved here. basically signal is ok but sometimes i loose channels 5, usa, 4 happens quite often even to the point now that i dont watch series on there as probably wont get a picture next time i view, yesterday i set up my friends tv via bt box…
New Budget Priced 40" TV
After a budget tv for upstairs got my eye on these but all seem similar can anyone point me in the right direction on which to purchase .Does anyone have any mentioned below and what are there thoughts on there purchase...thanks SEIKI SE40FO04UK 40" LED TV Finlux 40 Inch LED TV Full HD 1080p Freeview HD 40FCD274B-T…
TV license
Hi, I'm a student and paying for my licence quarterly. Will only be here until may - 6 months, It says I can get a refund as I wont be there all year, Obviously I wouldn't be refunded anything as I havent paid for it all upfront. So, whats the crack? Will they just not make me pay anymore after 6 months? Cheers.
8 year TV licence refund!
Hi, Yesterday my Dad discovered that he was still paying for a TV licence from 2007 when I was living away as a student. (quarterly direct debit that he assumed had something to do with paying for the following years licence in advance). The official refund policy is that they will only refund up to 2 years. Does anyone…
Free football on TV.
Seen this on another site.Thought it would be good for some. Chelsea v Dynamo Kiev (UEFA Champions League 04/11/15) & Rubin Kazan v Liverpool (UEFA Europa League 05/11/15) free-to-air on BT Showcase (Freeview Ch 59)

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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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